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The “keto-like” diet may be associated with heart disease, according to new research

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Cnn — A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to new research. “Our study found that regular consumption of a low-carb, high-fat diet was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — …

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Black men are more likely to die after surgery than their peers, suggests a new study

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Cnn — Among older patients, black men may be more likely to die within 30 days of surgery than their peers, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ, suggests that this inequity could be driven by outcomes following elective surgery, for which deaths were 50 percent higher for …

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11 minutes of aerobics a day reduces disease risk, study says

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Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you get into a healthy routine, supported by experts. Cnn — When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing something? You should rethink that mentality. Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity …

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US spends most on health care, but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, finds new report

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Cnn — The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but still has the lowest life expectancy at birth and the highest rate of people with multiple chronic diseases, according to a new Commonwealth report Fund, an independent research group. The report, released on Tuesday, also said that compared with similar …

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Live longer with these dishes from America’s ‘Blue Zones’

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Cnn — In a few unique communities around the world, people live long, healthy lives, up to over 100 years old. Nicknamed “Blue Zones,” the residents of these areas share a common environment and lifestyle that scientists believe contributes to their longevity. The Italian island of Sardinia was where one of the first groups of …

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Joplin Health Department Food Inspections (January 30) | Local news

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The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Department of Health. Companies that are inspected pass or fail based on the violations found during the inspection period. Such violations fall into two categories: • The priority violations are more serious and concern the improper handling, storage and preparation of …

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Clemson Rural Health Opens Orangeburg Clinic | national news

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A rural health clinic affiliated with Clemson University has opened a location in Orangeburg. Clemson Rural Health opened the Clemson Health Clinic in Orangeburg at 1181 Hutto St. near the Regional Medical Center to provide primary care and chronic disease prevention and management. “Our hope is that we can support existing care that is here …

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