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Is excessive weight gain during pregnancy dangerous? 
Is excessive weight gain during pregnancy dangerous?
A new study finds that gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase the risk for complications.
Everything you need to know about protein  Featured
Everything you need to know about protein
Here are eight ways to get your daily fill of protein.
Colon cancer a threat to younger people too 
Colon cancer a threat to younger people too
According to recent research, colon cancer may be more aggressive among patients under age 40.
Colorectal cancer screenings key for prevention 
Colorectal cancer screenings key for prevention
Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. Learn why regular testing is so important.
Sleep apnea linked to pneumonia risk 
Sleep apnea linked to pneumonia risk
A new study finds that people with sleep apnea have a greater chance of getting the lung infection.
Diabetes effects on stroke risk for men and women 
Diabetes effects on stroke risk for men and women
Researchers find that diabetes may affect stroke risk for women but not men.
Why one man put his heart to the test  Featured
Why one man put his heart to the test
After seeing too many heart disease-related deaths among young people, Rob Russell took charge of his heart health.