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November 2012
NCH publishes monthly newsletters covering several health topics that may be of interest to you. Please click on a newsletter below:
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Breast Health NewsMammography Pluses Top Any Harms For older women, the benefits of getting a mammogram every two years outweigh potential harms, researchers say.  Read More
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Diabetes Health News
Hispanics and Type 2 Diabetes Risk As an ethnic group, Hispanic/Latino Americans are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found one reason: Hispanic/Latino Americans are more likely to store fat in their pancreas but less able to produce more insulin to compensate for this extra fat. Read More
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For Your Child News
U.S. Kids' Diet Too Salty for Their Health The average child or teen in the U.S. consumes nearly 3,400 mg of sodium each day - or more than 1,000 mg above the recommended maximum. Some researchers say that high salt intake is what's driving an increase in high blood pressure among kids. Read More
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Heart Care NewsPain Relievers May Raise Risk for 2nd Heart Attack Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers after a heart attack may raise your risk for a second heart attack, even several years afterward, a new study says. Read More
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Men's Health NewsFried Meat May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk How a man cooks his dinner may affect his risk for prostate cancer. Pan-frying red meat at high temperatures creates cancer-causing chemicals, something that doesn't happen when meat is broiled or grilled. Read More
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Mind & Body News
Shoppers Who Read Food Labels Are Slimmer
If you read food labels while you shop for groceries, you may have taken an important step toward maintainging a healthy weight. A new study found that people - especially women - who check food labels at the supermarket are thinner than people who don't.Read More
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Women's Health News
Early Menopause Affects Heart Disease Risk Women who go through menopause before age 46 may double their risk for heart disease and stroke, new research says. Read More
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