Lymphedema Treatment: Time to Ban Menthol Tobacco Products

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Call to the President: Ban Menthol Cigarettes

NBC News—African America doctors and a nonprofit anti-smoking advocacy group are asking President Obama to ban menthol cigarettes, which are highly preferred by blacks who smoke and a serious health risk.

Is Too Much Running Bad for Your Heart?

NPR—The heart is a muscle, strengthened with exercise. In fact, long-distance runners may have hearts that are 50 percent bigger than normal. Some studies show that excessive running can thicken heart tissue, possibly leading to cardiovascular problems.

Why Some Cancers Feast on Fat

ScienceDaily—Certain types of cancer, including acute myeloid leukemia and prostate cancer, seek and use fat as fuel. Learning more about why these cells use fat instead of sugar could lead to better treatments.

Prostate Cancer Treatment: When to Wait

Health After 50—There is an ongoing debate in medicine about whether to treat prostate cancer that is very-low risk to low risk. For men older than 75, who are more likely to die of other causes, the decision is fairly straightforward, but for others, it isn't.

Should You Fast Before a Cholesterol Test?

Berkeley Wellness—

According to the CDC, 73.5 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol levels are measured with a simple blood test. Here's what you should know before getting your cholesterol checked.