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Jolie’s Choice: Why Have a Preventive Mastectomy?

What a BRCA1 gene mutation means

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Recipe: 5-minute Fish Tacos

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Need a quick meal for two that’s also low-fat and healthy? These delicious fillets are thin and flaky -- and they cook up in five minutes.

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Could it Be Genetic?

Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, CJD, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, dementia, genetic disorder, genetics, misdiagnosed, PRNP gene

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a neuro-degenerative illness with a rapid onset and decline. In some cases, it can be hereditary, so when CJD strikes a family, genetic counseling is suggested.

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Why You Can Beat Thyroid Cancer

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What's the survival rate for thyroid cancer if diagnosed early? 100 percent. It's a home run when you realize that thyroid cancer is the fastest-growing cancer among men and second-fastest among women. Thanks to research, we know more than ever about this group of diseases, while improved genetic counseling and screening mean you can do something about it.

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Health Screening Guidelines for Women

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This guide shows the current health screening recommendations for women. Screenings are crucial for detecting problems early, when they are most treatable. Use it to talk to your doctor about screening needs.

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Sleep-stealers and Comfort Food (Slideshow)

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How can technology affect your hormones – and disrupt your sleep? What surprising foods can offer comfort when we’re in the dumps, without packing on pounds? Find the answers to these questions and more.

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Surgery Over Stents for Patients With Complex Disease

Tags: coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, heart surgery, news, research, stents, vascular disease

A recent study found lower overall composite risk for heart attack, stroke and death for patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery as compared to balloon angioplasty and/or stenting.

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Bread Battle: Which is Healthiest?

Tags: blood sugar, bread, fiber

You know whole grain has more nutritional heft than white, bread, but can you choose between whole wheat, multi-grain, seven-grain, 12-grain, all natural, organic and enriched? An expert guides you down the bread aisle.

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Are Your Hands Aging You?

Tags: skin care, sunscreen, tips for winter weather, wrinkles

Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Alexandra Zhang, MD, talks about how to keep hands looking young by preventing and treating age or liver spots, brittle nails, scaly skin and bony looking hands.

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7 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Hospital Readmission

Tags: cleveland clinic, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, heart surgery, prevention

Research shows that heart patients are commonly readmitted within 30 days of their discharge for non-heart related reasons. Learn tips for how to avoid going back to the hospital once you're home.

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For Breast Cancer Prevention, Family Matters

Tags: breast cancer, family history, mastectomy, personalized healthcare

Why would beauty queen Allyn Rose decide to have both of her breasts removed? She shares her very personal answer.