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Jan 4, 2022Mental health care is central to every step of the cancer journey and all aspects of comprehensive cancer care.
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Dec 31, 2021Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. but the death rate is in decline due to an increase in preventive screening. Learn more.
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Dec 22, 2021The foundation for successfully losing weight is developing a realistic and healthy program that fits your body and lifestyle. Here are five simple tips.
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Dec 8, 2021Learning more about how our brains work when we’re in love could also help treat autism, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders.
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Dec 8, 2021Avoiding all illnesses may be impossible, but the experts at Emory Healthcare share tips on how to stay healthy and cut down the risk of getting sick.
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Nov 19, 2021Concussion rates are high among football players, but hits not clinically diagnosed as concussion can also affect brain structure and function.
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Nov 16, 2021Pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive disease that is prone to metastasizing or spreading. Learn 5 warning signs of this digestive disease.
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Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro
A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field.
Alge, 44, built a reputation as a leader at his position and a leader among his teammates. However, like many elite athletes, he struggled to make the transition from the field to post-professional play life