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The Health Dose: Food and Nutrition

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Socioeconomic Conditions, Environment and Lifestyle Affect Severity of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

By Valerie Schaibley, PhD | Jan 23, 2018
Tags: fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol exposure, pregnancy, maternal nutrition, maternal age, poverty, precision medicine, genetics, environment

Precision medicine uses data on an individual's person’s diet, exercise routine, family history, environment, genetics, and more to tailor treatment and prevention of certain conditions to that person’s unique... read more

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A Matter of Choices: 3 Easy-to-Swallow Tips for Changing Your Cancer Risk Through Dietary Choices

By Cynthia A Thomson PhD, RD | Jan 12, 2018
Tags: Cancer, diet, exercising, hydration, prevention, fiber, healthy eating, obesity

Cancer is expected to exceed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Arizona within the next 20 years. While exemplary treatments are available and new immunotherapies hold promise for curing the disease,... read more

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Since You Can't Select Your Family, Choose a Risk-reducing Lifestyle

By Wanda F. Moore | Apr 15, 2017
Tags: African American women, heart disease, healthy lifestyle, minority and underserved populations, diabetes, obesity

As an African American woman, I am aware that I’m in one of the highest-risk groups for dying from heart disease but my non-inherited risk factors are manageable. Heart disease, diabetes, obesity and inactivity are risk... read more

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