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Detailed Cholesterol Test Provides Vital Clues for Women in Search of PCOS Answers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, known as PCOS, is a silent and often mysterious disease that plays havoc with a woman's body and increases the risk of serious illness. PCOS is the number one cause of female infertility and increases the risk of heart disease, insulin resistance, diabetes and certain cancers. It is also the most common metabolic abnormality ...

Men's health symposium focuses on healthy numbers

What's your number? The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte and the Brotherhood of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor health workshops and screenings for men on Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Healthy eats: new Cavena Nuda

There is great new grain product out of Manitoba that will be a game changer in the Canadian grain industry. The product is called Cavena Nuda, a unique grain product by Wedge Farms Nutrition Ltd. in Arborg Manitoba. The name "Cavena Nuda" is from the Latin avena nuda, meaning naked oats.

Pharmacists May Help Patients Prevent And Detect Heart Disease

In honor of Cholesterol Education Month, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) would like to highlight the increasing role of the pharmacist in communities nationwide. In many areas, pharmacists are able to offer cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, as well as other detection and prevention services to help a patient manage their healthcare and get the most out the medications they ...

In moderation, a little boost of caffeine OK for most of us

Caffeine is reported to be one of the most widely used drugs, with an estimated 80 percent to 90 percent of American adults consuming caffeinated beverages every day.