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Diabetes More Serious Than Most Realize

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Sue McLaughlin of the American Diabetes Association says people with diabetes show few external symptoms, so they aren't viewed as seriously ill.

Low Cholesterol May Prevent Some Prostate Cancers

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The information comes from about 6,000 men who were in a big federal cancer prevention study.

Couple Buys Prosthetic Leg Off Ebay, Gets Woman Back On Her Feet

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The manufacturer informed Ebay the c-leg is class two prescription medicine and therefore is illegal to sell or buy them on Ebay.

Maryland To Monitor Medical Handwashing

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Medical practitioners in Maryland will have some eyes on them watching how often they wash their hands in hospitals

Candy For The Troops Can Help Your Smile

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Arlington dentist is among those paying cash for Halloween candy.

CDC: Contaminated Beef May Be Linked To 2 Deaths

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A New York meat company has recalled almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef.

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Living Well Information Guide

Buddy Check 9 - Buddy Check 9 is a simple reminder that a regular breast self-exam is an important step for the early detection of breast cancer.

The GW Mobile Mammography unit helps make early detection of breast cancer readily available to the women of the Washington metropolitan area. Click HERE for more information about when the Mammovan will visit your neighborhood.

Living Well Calculators
Asthma	Exercise Risk	Stress
Bladder Control	Fat Intake	Teen Marijuana Use
Body Mass Index	Fiber	Teen Alcohol Use
Carbohydrate	Calories Burned	Teen Sexual Behavior
Caregiver Readiness	Cost of Smoking	Teen Suicide Risk
Cholesterol Reduction	Heart Disease Risk	Waist-Hip Ratio
Depression	HIV Risk
Diabetes	Nicotine Dependency
Pregnancy Due Date	Protein

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