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Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...
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August 2012
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San Diego, CA -- Today The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) bestowed its 2012 Council of District Chairs (CDC) Section Recognition Awards to ACOG’s Oklahoma Section a...
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May 2012
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Washington, DC -- An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetri...
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March 2011
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Washington, DC -- Adolescent girls may need two "well-child" visits each year—a general preventive visit and a dedicated reproductive health visit—and both visits should be covered by ins...
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June 2010
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FS018
How much should you exercise? Experts recommend 60 minutes of moderate physical
activity most days of the week. Exercises may include the following types: Aerobic exercise is continuous activity in ...
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January 2009
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FS036
What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products are critical to getting the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Eating just one type ...
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January 2009
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FS027
Good eating habits and regular exercise will set you up for a lifetime of general good health. What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products a...
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January 2009
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FS009
If you are a female athlete, it is important to understand
some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individual) is good for your mental and physical health and wil...
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January 2009
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FS030
If you are an adult (parent, guardian, or coach) dealing with a young female athlete, it is important to understand some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individ...
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January 2009
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Washington, DC -- Concerns about the effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)—the contraceptive shot—on bone mineral density (BMD) should not prevent clinicians from prescribin...
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September 2008
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