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Here is the latest breast cancer info obtained from the American Cancer Society:

Corn is a very popular food in America and also in the other parts of the world. Corn is native to America and part of the American culture. It has been used as a food for over seven thousand years and played important roles in Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations. There was a time when corn was the basic food and played in the livelihood of many native cultures. Scientifically corn is known as Zea may and it was the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. In the modern time, United States, China, Brazil, Mexico and Russia are largest commercial producers of corn.

If you sit for more than 6 hours a day, you are taking a lot of chances with your life. The American Cancer Society has just published a new study conducted for 15 years showing that men and women who sit for more than six hours a day are up to 40 percent more likely to die earlier than people who sit less than 3 hours a day.

Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Any discussion of medical negligence that does not involve preventable medical errors ignores this fundamental problem. And while some interested parties would prefer to focus on doctors' insurance premiums, health care costs, or alternative compensation systems-anything other than the negligence itself-reducing medical errors is the best way to address all the related problems. Preventing medical errors will lower health care costs, reduce doctors' insurance premiums, and protect the health and well-being of patients.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women today. There will be nearly a quarter million new cases this year alone. The silver lining that we have here is that the American Cancer Society reports that deaths associated with breast cancer are on the decline.

Research conducted among 200,000 TV viewers by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that watching TV for five or more hours a day increases the risk of developing diabetes type 2 by 20 percent; the risk for heart disease by 15 percent and dying prematurely by 13 percent.

Social media present risks and benefits to children but parents who try to secretly monitor their kids' activities online are wasting their time, says Larry D. Rosen, Ph.D., professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Rosen identifies potential adverse effects of social media, including: Teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies, while young adults who have a strong Facebook presence show more signs of other psychological disorders, including antisocial behaviors, mania, and aggressive tendencies. Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children, especially preteens and teenagers, by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, and making them more susceptible to future health problems. Facebook can be distracting and can negatively impact learning. Studies found that middle school, high school and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades. Rosen says new research has also found positive influences linked to social networking, including: Young adults who spend more time on Facebook are better at showing "virtual empathy" to their online friends. Online social networking can help introverted adolescents learn how to socialize. Social networking can provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students. "If you feel that you have to use some sort of computer program to surreptitiously monitor your child's social networking, you are wasting your time. Your child will find a workaround in a matter of minutes," he says. "You have to start talking about appropriate technology use early and often and build trust, so that when there is a problem, whether it is being bullied or seeing a disturbing image, your child will talk to you about it." Ref.: Larry D. Rosen, Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids, 2011; 119th Annua

The United States government recommends in the new food guidelines that nearly all Americans eat between five and nine amounts of fruits and vegetables each and every day.

The good news is that a new report shows the percentage of American adults with high LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind that clogs arteries, decreased by about one-third between 1999 and 2006

In a study published in the June 2011 edition of the American Journal or Epidemiology researchers reported a link between vitamin D levels and the prevention of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women today. There will be nearly a quarter million new cases this year alone. The silver lining that we have here is that the American Cancer Society reports that deaths associated with breast cancer are on the decline. They also report that in the United States there are over 2.5 million survivors of the terrible disease and this number will increase as our knowledge of how to treat the disease does also.

As all of us know, there are millions of Americans who are overweight or obese, and those who do have these problems either have, or are at a very high risk of developing, a number of other health problems.

Whether you are physically fit can depend on where you live. Residents of Western States are relatively more active than those in the East Coast..

Whether you are physically fit can depend on where you live. Residents of Western States are relatively more active than those in the East Coast..

Escape the ordinary and join our physical therapists in the Tough Mudder fun event to benefit the American Liver Foundation.

You're not alone. In fact, over 60 million Americans suffer from acne1 and unfortunately, many have had difficulty finding a treatment that works.

Most importantly, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests that use of dental braces in children can start as early as the age of seven.

Join us as we run and walk together to raise awareness and funds to defeat lung cancer and raise our voices for lung health. Together, we are a FORCE to be reckoned with! We encourage you to form a team, register as an individual or participate virtually. Why CardioFlex Therapy joins the cause? Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women. Anyone can get it - if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer, and it's on the rise in women. More than 32 million Americans suffer from asthma, COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis), and other lung diseases.

The year 2018 would prove to be a landmark year for California, the home of the American cannabis culture. The new year would see some major laws would come into effect and nothing will ever be the same again. In just 3 days, the golden state would make a transition to a sanctuary state waive the fee for first-time students in community colleges and witness an increase in minimum wages. Not to forget the historic step to legalize recreational cannabis for users who are 21 years and older.

Chronic pain can seriously impact your daily life, ruining the moments that should be enjoyable or relaxing. Even though there are about 25.3 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, there is still a group of people who believe that it doesn't actually exist, and as a result, diagnosing your pain as chronic can be a difficult task. While you should never diagnose yourself with any condition - it is always best to consult an experienced doctor - if you believe you are experiencing chronic pain, here are some of the following signs to watch out for.