Kimberly Drake
Author
Kimberly Drake is a health journalist and newspaper columnist with a decade of experience covering health and wellness topics. Her work has appeared in Healthline, Medical News Today, and other online and print publications. She also serves as Governance Board Vice President for two charter schools for autistic students.
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Study Reveals When Colon Cancer Is Considered Cured
New research analyzing 35,000 colon cancer patients found a 6-year milestone after which recurrence risk drops below 0.5 percent, defining a practical cure.
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Study Reveals Why Some Seniors Recover After a Health Crisis—While Others Don’t
New study reveals one reason that makes some seniors five times more resilient after health crises such diabetes or cancer.
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The Hidden Risk in 90 Percent of America’s Drinking Water—And How to Reduce It
While chlorine and other disinfectants keep tap water free of deadly pathogens, their chemical byproducts carry uncertain risks.
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Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks
Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps patients can take.
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Study Reveals When Colon Cancer Is Considered Cured
New research analyzing 35,000 colon cancer patients found a 6-year milestone after which recurrence risk drops below 0.5 percent, defining a practical cure.
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Study Reveals Why Some Seniors Recover After a Health Crisis—While Others Don’t
New study reveals one reason that makes some seniors five times more resilient after health crises such diabetes or cancer.
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The Hidden Risk in 90 Percent of America’s Drinking Water—And How to Reduce It
While chlorine and other disinfectants keep tap water free of deadly pathogens, their chemical byproducts carry uncertain risks.
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Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks
Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps patients can take.
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