Articles for Tag: "Advocate Health Care"

Can cancer be prevented?  Featured
Can cancer be prevented?
The American Cancer Society is partnering with local hospitals in a new national study that looks at prevention.
Overuse injuries increasingly common among young athletes 
Overuse injuries increasingly common among young athletes
With the growth of organized sports, today’s young athletes are experiencing more overuse injuries than ever before.
Dangerous stomach bug sweeping the nation 
Dangerous stomach bug sweeping the nation
The CDC is reporting a widespread stomach bug popping up across multiple states in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.
Majority of Americans favor smoking ban when kids are in the car 
Majority of Americans favor smoking ban when kids are in the car
A new poll finds that most adults say kids, cars and smoking don’t mix. Check out the results.
Gut reaction: Is your diet affecting the way you think  Featured
Gut reaction: Is your diet affecting the way you think
Bucking the age-old adage “We are what we eat,” a new study on the gut-brain connection may indicate “We may think what we eat.”
Running the dream 
Running the dream
A 33-year-old Chicago man shares how he is preparing to run the Chicago Marathon after surviving a heart attack last year.
Is long-term obesity putting your heart at risk? 
Is long-term obesity putting your heart at risk?
A new study finds that young adults who are obese for 20 years or more are in danger of developing cardiovascular disease as they grow older.