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Preventing cancer: a conversation with Siteman Cancer Center's Graham Colditz

More than half of cancer cases in the United States could be prevented.That’s according to a new article published this week in the journal Science Translational Medicine by researchers at the Siteman...

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Increasing Our Understanding Of The Brain

While it may be well established that our brains command our actions, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we can have greater control over the message.Increasingly, research shows people can take...

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Suggestions For Living A Lengthy And Healthy Life

Health issues often become more prominent as people age.  Many of them are avoided or at least postponed; and much of living healthfully has more to do with attitude than it does medicine.Host Don...

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Challenges, Opportunities For Increasing Access To Mental Health Care

Earlier this week, prompted by the mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Barack Obama announced a series of measures aimed at curbing» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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St. Louis Researchers Connect African-American Health Problems To Poverty,...

A disproportionate number of African Americans in St. Louis live in poverty and lack a high school education. African-American St. Louisans also have a» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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March Of Dimes Turns Research Focus To Preventing Premature Birth

When Reggie Rideout's daughter Maya was born seven years ago, she weighed just 1 lb. 15 oz. "I was aiming for a St. Patrick's baby and ended up with a...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Report: Racial Divide Leads To Health Disparity In St. Louis

Fourth Brief: For the Sake of All In the fourth policy brief from For the Sake of All, a collaborative, inter-disciplinary study on the health of...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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The Past Decade Shows Progress In The Battle Against Chronic Diseases, St....

Fifth Brief: For the Sake of All For the Sake of All, the interdisciplinary research team studying the overarching effects of African American health on...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Cardiologist Speaks On Snow, Sugar And Other Dangers To The Heart

With this winter’s prolific snowfalls, slippery streets and biting cold aren’t the only dangers to be concerned about. According to cardiologist Andrew...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Report: Racial Health Disparities Affect Everyone In St. Louis, Not Just...

If your skin isn’t black, why should you care about the health and well-being of African Americans in the St. Louis region? That’s just one of the...» E-Mail This

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Wash U Clinic Seeks Treatments For An Often Undiagnosed Syndrome That Wreaks...

Randa Herman of Marion, Ill., always knew something was wrong. Her menstrual period came late and wasn’t regular. She had extra hair growth where there...» E-Mail This

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Panera's Cutting Artificial Sweeteners — Should You?

Artificial sweeteners have been controversial for decades. Several studies have attacked sweeteners, especially aspartame used in diet sodas. In June,...» E-Mail This

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How Can St. Louis Improve Biking, Walking Access?

With the clear, warm weather of summer, more St. Louisans of all ages are taking to the streets and the sidewalks on foot and by bike. The city has...» E-Mail This

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Premature Birth Research Center To Open In St. Louis

Officials from Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the March of Dimes announced Monday they will launch a new March of Dimes...» E-Mail This

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Doctor: Geriatric Needs Not Being Met In Missouri

Missourians are getting older, but their access to health care is not keeping up. In October, a Missouri Foundation for Health report found a need for...» E-Mail This

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‘Dreamgirls’ Actress To Perform At National Black HIV/AIDS Day Event

Harris-Stowe University is offering free HIV testing, education and entertainment on Saturday, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The St. Louis...

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Preventing cancer: a conversation with Siteman Cancer Center's Graham Colditz

More than half of cancer cases in the United States could be prevented.That’s according to a new article published this week in the journal Science Translational Medicine by researchers at the Siteman...

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