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A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

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Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
For postmenopausal women with vitamin D insufficiency completing a structured weight-loss program

Vitamin D Supplementation Doesn’t Change Lean Mass, BMD

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Findings in postmenopausal overweight or obese women with vitamin D insufficiency
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in certain adults aged 50 to 69 years

USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years

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Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
For women with nonserous epithelial ovarian cancer

Hormone Tx No Harm After Nonserous Epithelial Ovarian CA

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For women aged younger than 55 years, hormone therapy linked to improved disease-free survival
Eating fresh fruit regularly may help prevent heart attacks and strokes

Daily Fresh Fruit Intake May Improve Cardiovascular Health

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Lower risk of heart attack, stroke seen in Chinese study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it would permit limited use of a "tissue containment system" in conjunction with laparoscopic power morcellators.

FDA OKs System for Certain Lap Power Morcellator Procedures

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But most women aren't candidates because of cancer risk, agency says
New U.S. dietary guidelines have been released for 2015 to 2020

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued for 2015-2020

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Guidelines include limit on added sugars and encourage daily coffee consumption
Despite initial concern from early studies

Lamotrigine in Pregnancy Not Linked to Certain Birth Defects

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Excess risk of orofacial cleft estimated to be less than one in every 550 exposed babies
Consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may affect risks of breast and prostate cancers

Glycemic Load Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers

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Preliminary study finds more reasons to improve diet
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has quadrupled in the past 35 years

Since 1980, Diabetes Cases Have Quadrupled Globally

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Major increases seen in low- and middle-income countries such as China and India