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CDC Study Says More Moms Waiting to Have First Child
More women are waiting to become first time moms. New data shows the number of women over age 35 who are giving birth for the first time is climbing. In 2012, the number was 9 times higher than 1970. In 1990, teens had more births than women over 35- in 2008, that trend reversed.
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Anti-Smoking Campaigns Saved 8M Lives
A new study shows anti-tobacco campaigns in the past 50 years have increased the life span of 8 million Americans by 20 years. Experts say without the intense campaigning against cigarettes started five decades ago, around 4 million Americans would have died before retirement.
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ABHO Renews its Annual Educational Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the renewal of our annual ABHO Educational Scholarship fund. This scholarship gives overachieving, financially disadvantaged high school students the ability to attend an advanced private high school to challenge and better prepare them for their future.
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Doctors Warn Against "Dangerous" Detox Diets
New reports show “detoxing” or “cleansing” diets may not offer as many health benefits as people think. In fact, doctors say detox diets can actually be extremely hazardous to your health, and could land you in the hospital.
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Five Unexpected Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Many older Americans expect Medicare to cover their health costs as they age. But did you know necessities like hearing aids, dentures, and eye exams aren’t covered by Medicare? For those services, you’ll need to buy a supplement.
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