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Can Aspirin Prevent Cancer?
8/11/2016

You may have seen studies in the news suggesting that aspirin may be helpful in preventing cancer. But you should not use aspirin on a regular basis without first checking with your health care provider.


FDA Approves Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine
8/09/2016

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gardasil 9, a new vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV). The vaccine is expected to become available in February 2015.


FDA Approves Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) for Head and Neck Cancer
8/09/2016

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to treat people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has spread or come back after previous chemotherapy treatment.


How Healthy Is Your Salad?
8/08/2016

Salad is a healthy choice for lunch or dinner, isn’t it? That depends on what’s in it, or perhaps more importantly, what’s on it.


Get Vaccinated for a Healthy Back-to-school Start
8/03/2016

As the new school year begins and students head back to the classroom, be sure they’re up to date with vaccinations.


Study: An Hour of Physical Activity a Day Needed to Offset Dangers of Prolonged Sitting
8/02/2016

Researchers from Norway and Australia have found that it takes an hour or more of moderate intensity physical activity every day to eliminate the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting time.


Eating Healthy on a Budget
7/27/2016

Making the switch from fast food and prepared meals to a healthier diet doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. By following a few simple tips to help you plan and shop, you can actually save money while eating better.


NIH to Fund Study of Breast Cancer in Black Women
7/22/2016

The National Cancer Institute, part of the US National Institutes of Health, is launching the largest ever study try to find the underlying causes of breast cancer in black women, and to better understand why they are more likely to die of breast cancer than are white women.


Plan an Active Vacation
7/20/2016

Getting away from it all on a summer vacation doesn’t have to mean getting away from living an active lifestyle.


American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccine Recommendations to Include Males
7/19/2016

The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination to include males. Read more here.