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Jun 19, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Matt Goldschmidt
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Each year at the doctor's office, many adults get their blood pressure taken and cholesterol levels checked. Doctors make sure you're not anemic, have enough vitamin D and that your thyroid is working correctly. But there's one test that some believe your doctor may be missing-one that could be life-saving for millions of people.
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May 9, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Marsha Lewis
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May 9, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Bob Walko |Matt Goldschmidt
RALEIGH, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - It should be one of the happiest times in a woman's life, but for some it can be one of the most life-threatening. Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S., almost three times the rate for white women. And according to the CDC, Black babies are more likely to die and more likely to be born premature. That's why some expecting Black moms are now turning to Black doulas to help ensure their own safety, and the safety of their unborn child.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa |Kirk Manson
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for men under 50 and the second leading cause for women. The average age to be diagnosed is 67, so why are more people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s being told they have it? Colorectal cancer is expected to become the leading cause of cancer deaths in people under 50 by the end of the decade. Now researchers want to know why. "I felt great.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Kirk Manson |Roque Correa
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Virtual reality can transport you to places you've never been and it can give you experiences you may never have had before. Now, first responders are using that same technology to help them prepare for the worst of the worst. Because how quickly first responders respond means the difference between life and death.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa
ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - A job interview can be tricky because employers often use some sneaky tricks to make sure you're the right person for the job. According to indeed.com, 76 percent of recruiters use behavioral questions to assess soft skills. This includes how you handle the unexpected. One of the tricks used is the coffee test. If you've ever been offered a beverage during an interview, employers want to know what you'll do with the cup at the end of the interview.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa |Kirk Manson
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin to lower their cholesterol and to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the country. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant? It turns out, there's other help for your heart. "Statins are marvelous drugs.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa |Matt Goldschmidt
ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - More than 34 million people will be admitted into a hospital this year throughout the United States. Although the average stay is five days, that's just the beginning of the recovery process. The NIH reports that 15 percent of discharged elderly patients end up back at the hospital. A Harvard study found half of all patients who were discharged had medication errors when they went home. That's just one of the major hurdles patients face.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa
ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Productivity is a coveted commodity at the workplace, and experts have advice to avoid distractions. According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management, employees waste an average of two hours and 53 minutes each day at work. That adds up to over 500 hours a year. The number one time consuming task is unnecessary meetings.
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Roque Correa
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Almost 10,000 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Fifty years ago, just five percent of them would survive five years. Today, that number is 85 percent. However, the battle against childhood cancer doesn't end when the treatment is over. The effects of surgeries, chemo, and radiation can sometimes last a lifetime. These survivors are also at an increased risk for other cancers and diseases later in life.
