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Diet seems to be a major factor in putting American men 50 years and older at risk of developing prostate cancer. A medical study looking at The Role of Red Meat in Prostate Cancer found men with diets loaded in fat, especially red meat, are more at risk of prostate cancer than those who cut back on fat. Men with the highest amount of fat in their diets -- pork, beef or lamb -- had a 79 Read more...

If you've got 'em, floss 'em -- and live longer. Research says periodontal gum disease may be linked to the nation's number one killer, heart disease. The American Academy of Periodontology has a wealth of information about caring for your gums. It tells you how to recognize the early symptoms of periodontal disease. An interactive database can help you track down a periodontist in your Read more...

Some 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and the most common problems related to allergies include itchy, red, burning, watery or swollen eyes. Relief can be yours, however, after a visit to the optometrist. "Depending on the person's discomfort level," says John F. Amos, O.D., M.S., professor and chairman at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Read more...