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Fresh fruits and veggies are high in vitamins and fiber and low in fat. (Photo: Shutterstock)

American Heart Month

Want to Eat Better? Shop Like a Cardiologist Many of us vowed to eat more healthfully in the new year but, one month later, are still struggling to take that first step. February is American Heart Month, so here are some grocery store guidelines to reduce the amount of fat, sugar
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Tweets can help forecast flu outbreaks and health trends.. (Image: Alex Hogan/Stat)

Social Medicine

Twitter’s Role in the Fight Against AIDS Twitter isn’t just a platform to read news, engage with like-minded individuals, launch insults or give praise. It is also a far-reaching and revealing digital “petri dish” to study human behavior that may help
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For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. While that information shouldn’t alarm many, it does point to challenges in keeping America healthy. (Photo: Huskyherz/Pixabay)

U.S. Mortality

Lifestyle Choices Lower Life Expectancy u For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly to 78.8 years from 78.9 years, and the overall death rate rose 1.2 percent, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. For
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