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The arteries of overweight children act like those of middle-aged smokers, increasing their risk of an early heart attack or stroke. But the damage can be reversed through diet and regular exercise, according to a report in today More ... The American Association of Kidney Patients is hosting a free educational program for people at risk for, or who may have, kidney disease. Join them on Sunday, April 25 from noon to 4:30 p.m. More ... Assemblyman Frank Seddio an-nounced recently the Assembly passed legislation he supported that holds health maintenance organizations and insurance companies accountable for denying or withholding necessary patient care. More ... The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) reminds parents that vaccination against communicable diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough is the most effective method you have for protecting your children and preventing sickness and death caused by these diseases. More ... twice a month and were 80 percent successful in following the prescribed balanced diet. Twenty-two children in the diet - and exercise group continued training once a week; 19 stopped. More ... Diabetes continues to be a growing health problem of serious concern to all medical professionals: locally, re-gionally and internationally. Statistics from the US Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the over 18 million Americans have Diabetes, which is the sixth leading cause of death in this country. More ... Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues instead of germs. This disease can affect many parts of the body, and some of the most common symptoms are rashes, swollen joints, fever, fatigue, or kidney problems. More ... |
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