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Depression Increases Risk of Heart Disease

Depression Increases Risk of Heart Disease

CHICAGO -- Depression almost doubles the risk of developing heart disease over 12 years, according to a long-term study of twins. The findings are to be reported today at the American Psychosomatic Society meeting in Chicago.

Hospitals Donate Equipment to Poorer Hospitals

Hospitals Donate Equipment to Poorer Hospitals

DALLAS -- U.S. doctors use cutting edge medical equipment to work, but in the U.S. what is considered cutting edge quickly changes. That means perfectly usable equipment gets thrown away, but now some doctors are saying that it can be donated to places all over the world that could use it to save human lives.

Web Site Lists Names of People with STDs, Officials Say it Can't be Trusted

Web Site Lists Names of People with STDs, Officials Say it Can't be Trusted

FORT MYERS, FL -- On the internet, you can now find lists of people in your community and across the world that have sexually transmitted diseases.

Free Immunizations for Clay Students

Free Immunizations for Clay Students

GREEN COVE SPRINGS -- The Clay County Health Department and St. Vincent's Mobile Health Unit are free immunizations and school physicals to Clay County School children.  

Experts Say Obesity is on the Rise

Experts Say Obesity is on the Rise

WASHINGTON -- As a nation, experts say we're still putting on far too many pounds. It's a big problem that experts say may soon begin to drain your tax dollars.

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Medical Monday: Preventive Screenings for Women

Medical Monday: Preventive Screenings for Women

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Preventive screenings are very important for women.

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    Community Groups Recieve Grants to Help Fight Breast Cancer

    Community Groups Recieve Grants to Help Fight Breast Cancer

    The North Florida Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation recently provided community grants totaling over $300,000.00 to support North Florida breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment programs.

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    Diet & Weight Loss

    The Battle To Lose Weight Doesn't Have To Break The Bank

    The Battle To Lose Weight Doesn't Have To Break The Bank

    ADVANCE, N.C. -- The way Carolyn Thurmond figures it, she lost almost 30 pounds in five months, and she spent less than $1 a day to do it. Thurmond, 42, who home-schools her three children in Advance, N.C., weighed 192 pounds in December 2007 and was having foot problems, heart palpitations and frequent fatigue. She saw a photo of herself and says: "I was horrified. I looked like someone blew me up. My face looked so fat."

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