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Breastfeeding is good for babies and moms – it is associated with reduced risk of asthma, obesity and ear infections in infants, and with lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and breast and ovarian cancers in moms. It also promotes mom-baby bonding.
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AARP Virginia today released new state data and an infographic illustrating the impact of high prescription drug prices for Virginia residents, specifically those living with cancer, prediabetes or diabetes, and heart disease.
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We live in an age where the fear and the effects of climate change are ever-present. Many people try to find any way to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible in their everyday lives. This can even include sleeping.
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A UVA School of Medicine scientist has, for the first time, identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef.
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A pair of UVA School of Medicine scientists have revealed how E. coli seeks out the most oxygen-free crevices of your colon to cause the worst infection possible.
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Prostate cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer at Augusta Health’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and it’s the second leading cause of death due to cancer in men.
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Extended amounts of sun exposure to those who work outdoors can increase their risk of developing skin cancer.
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CBD use for a variety of purposes has been a trending topic in recent years. The rise in popularity and usage of CBD are causing the common man and regulatory bodies to wonder the effects of the substance.
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Four biomedical research projects to improve the health of Virginians will be funded by the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), a Clinical Translational Science Award Hub.
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There’s no denying that alcoholism is a devastating disease, and it’s a fact that it leads to the deaths of about 88,000 people a year, with additional 10,000 caused by alcohol-impaired driving.
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