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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can strike any vessel. Learn to recognize and prevent CO poisoning

Diabetes in dogs is a dangerous disease that can be fatal if left untreated. All dog owners should know the symptoms of canine diabetes to prevent serious complications

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. Each year it kills about 500 people in the US and 70 people in the UK. Fewer people would die if CO alarms were fitted in all homes.

Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry.

DVT is a serious condition that occurs from a blood clot in a vein that if left untreated can be a fatal condition.

When found at an early stage, ovarian cancer is treatable, but too many women and doctors might misinterpret the signs.

Diets worsen the problems of Syndrome X. Dr. Reaven describes the symptoms, risk factors and cure for this metabolic disorder, the silent killer.

The sudden death of music legend Michael Jackson last June brought the issue of prescription drug abuse into the spotlight.

Congestive heart failure is sometimes called the "silent epidemic" because it causes more Americans to be hospitalized than all cancers combined.

New research shows that pancreatic cancer can be averted through sustained lifestyle changes.

As tobacco legal strategies come under fire, local and national empowerment strategies are offered as ways to best address obesity and related health challenges.

When stress mounts, there are many great ways to alleviate it between getting close to one's partner, strenuous exercise, and gardening.

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because many of its victims sustain tremendous damage before knowing they have the disease.

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer and is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women.

Learn how to lower blood pressure naturally by following a focused high blood pressure diet plan with nutrient-rich, low-sodium foods.

Once hypertension starts it usually lasts a lifetime. This article will show simple ways to help prevent or control high blood pressure.

Controversial and far from foolproof, the PSA test is still considered the 'gold standard' for early detection of prostate cancer

An anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of heart failure. Knowing which foods to avoid and which are safe to eat is essential for weight loss and a healthy heart.

Complications from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will kill 200,000 people this year, a shocking statistic considering that very few people have ever heard of this condition.

Jimmie Johnson and Cale Yarborough share a page in history books for consecutive Cup series championships. Can Johnson make it four championships in a row?

On a single day in September 2008, volunteers picked up 3.2 million kilos of garbage from the world's beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways.

A recent study by the National Institutes of Health shows that young children who take swim classes are safer in the water and not at higher risk.

Below is an explanation of carbon monoxide and a brief description of why it needs to be avoided.

Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that takes hundreds of lives in the United State every year. Odorless, colorless, the effects of the toxic gas are often mistaken for f

High blood pressure symptoms are difficult to identify so over 50s check-ups are vital. A healthy diet plan and engage in aerobic exercise to help prevent hypertension.

Carbon monoxide gas is a silent killer, so it's important to get the best carbon monoxide detector for the space where it will be used and to keep it operational.

A good decision has been made by the USC football program not to allow Telfort to compete placing the value of his life over the business of sports.

DVT/PE kills more Americans annually than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Risk factor awareness and venous screenings are key to preventing this silent killer.

Diabetics and allergy sufferers also want to keep cool in the summer. Here are three, simple, sugar-free recipes for Ice on a Stick.

Find out how to reduce blood pressure through a change of lifestyle. Primary hypertension can be helped by a new diet plan, reduced sodium intake and aerobic exercise.

An overview of this rare form of cancer and how it can be prevented.

Based on a short story by horror writer Clive Barker 'The Midnight Meat Train' will terrify and intrigue the most veteran fan of scary movies.

Does high cholesterol and diabetes indicate high blood pressure symptoms? Do hypertension symptoms begin at middle age? How to reduce high blood pressure and its causes.

Nearly everyone will develop hypertension at some point in their lives. These tips can help reduce high blood pressure and even control this harmful, dangerous condition.

When your dog has bad breath, it's easy to think that all you have to do is brush his teeth. However, the problem may be related to other problems.

A frightening statistic: One half of all African American women will die from heart disease or stroke according to the National Stroke Association.

What causes high and low blood pressure? What is a normal reading? Here's how your blood pressure works, and causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

High blood pressure is associated with diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions. It can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

Learn how to make the needed changes in diet and lifestyle to prevent and avoid strokes and heart disease. It is never too late.

The horror films of the 1970's and 1980's are known for the individuality and the killers who terrorized the theaters. So why blend them together?

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