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Marijuana Diabetes: Pot Smokers Have Lower Diabetes Risk; Are Pot Smokers Skinnier?
Is smoking marijuana healthy? read more
Angelina Jolie Plans To Remove Ovaries In Second Preventative Surgery Following Double Mastectomy
The actress revealed she had a double mastectomy and now is going for an ovaries removal surgery, after learning she had a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which increased her risk of cancer. read more
How Much Salt Is Too Much? Experts Weigh In On Latino Salt Intake
A project conducted on an Indiana Latino community revealed that a little education goes a long way when it comes to nutrition. read more
Zoraida Sambolin Cancer: CNN Anchor To Undergo Double Mastectomy
After Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy announcement, CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin announces she will undergo similar procedure. read more
Angelina Jolie Gets Preventative Mastectomy: Why Are Breast Cancer Preventive Measures Mostly Overlooked By Latinas?
"20 percent of Latinas [with breast cancer] are more likely to die than their white counterparts," said Larisa Caicedo, executive director of Nueva Vida, a support group for Latinas. read more
New Salt Study: Is There Such A Thing As Too Little Salt?
Can a person have too few milligrams of salt? read more
McDonald's Subway Calories: How Subway Is Just As Bad For You
Find out how Subway is just as bad as McDonalds. read more
$325,000 Burger: 4 Things To Know About The In Vitro Burger
A new in vitro burger costs $325,000 and may replace livestock. read more
Latinas Skin Cancer: What You Should Know For This Summer
We tackle myth vs facts on Latina's and skin cancer. read more
Cicada Snack: How To Prepare The Shrimp Flavored Edible Insect
Would you eat cicadas, as recommended by scientists? read more
$120 Egg Sandwich By Chef Carla Jones: Is It Worth It?
Is the $120 bacon egg sandwich by Chef Carla Jone worth the price? read more
Mother's Day Freebies: Free Food Deals For Mother's Day
Find out all the places you can get free food on Mother's Day. read more
Bogotá Program Treats Bazuco Addicts Using Pot: 5 Things To Know About The Drug Bazuco
The capital of Colombia has embraced a program providing marijuana to addicts of the cocaine derivative bazuco. read more
'Mr. Balls': Brazilian Cancer Mascot Is A Pair Of Testicles
Brazil's AAPEC, similar to the American Cancer Society, introduced Senhor Testiculo, or Mr. Balls, to raise awareness for testicular cancer. read more
105-Year-Old Bacon Woman: Texas Woman Pearl Cantrell Says Bacon Is The Key To Longevity
Pearl Cantrell of Richland, TX who said bacon is the secret to a long life garners a visit from Oscar Meyer. read more