Aggressive Efforts in BP Control in High Risk Populations Could Prevent 100,000 Deaths a Year
According to this study, as many as 100,000 deaths can be prevented each year with aggressive BP control efforts in high-risk Americans.
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Just 1 Hour of Exercise May Reverse Mortality Risk of Sitting 8 Hours a Day
This study suggests that by exercising for just 1 hour a day, the mortality rate associated with sitting daily for 8 hours can be reversed.
COPD-Related Mortality Trends Downwards for Most Americans, With Exceptions
According to the CDC, the mortality from COPD is decreasing for most Americans, except black women and middle-aged persons.
Cancer Surpasses Heart Disease As Leading Cause of Death in Many US States
The CDC has issued a report saying cancer is now the leading cause of death, surpassing heart disease, in as many as 22 states nationwide.
Number of Plague Cases in US Higher Than Normal as Fourth Person Dies of the Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States sees an average of 7 reported human plague cases each year. This year that number has already reached 12, including 4 deaths, making it the second highest year on record for plague cases.
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