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Injuries Associated With Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the U.S. Surprisingly High
A new study examined
pediatric injuries
associated with baby
bottles, pacifiers and sippy
cups. Researchers found that
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About One Baby Born Each Hour Addicted to Opiate Drugs in U.S.
About one baby is born every
hour addicted to opiate
drugs in the United States,
according to new research.
Physicians found that
diagnosis of neonatal
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More Than Half of All Cancer Is Preventable, Experts Say
More than half of all cancer
is preventable, and society
has the knowledge to act on
this information today,
according to health
researchers. Investigators
... > full story
Sleepless in the South: New Study Discovers State and Regional Prevalence of Sleep Issues in the United States
Researchers have put
sleeplessness on the map -
literally. The research
team, analyzing U.S. data,
has produced the first
... > full story
- Injuries Associated With Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the U.S. Surprisingly High
- About One Baby Born Each Hour Addicted to Opiate Drugs in U.S.
- More Than Half of All Cancer Is Preventable, Experts Say
- Sleepless in the South: New Study Discovers State and Regional Prevalence of Sleep Issues in the United States
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Task Force Recommends Against PSA-Based Screening for Prostate Cancer
May 21, 2012 — Following a period for public comment, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendation for prostate cancer screening. The Task Force now recommends against ... > full story -
20 Percent 'Fat Tax' Needed to Improve Population Health, Experts Say
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Peak Risk About 16 Years Old for Teens Misusing Prescription Drugs
May 7, 2012 — The peak risk for misusing prescription pain relievers occurs in mid-adolescence, specifically about 16 years old and earlier than many experts thought, according to a new study. The results, based ... > full storyMore: -
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Heart Attack Survivors Living Close to Highways Face Higher 10-Year Death Risk
May 7, 2012 — Living close to a major highway poses a significant risk to heart attack survivors, reinforcing the need to isolate housing developments from heavy traffic areas, a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical ... > full storyMore: -
Keeping Obesity Rates Level Could Save Nearly $550 Billion Over 2 Decades
May 7, 2012 — Researchers have forecast the cost savings and rise in obesity prevalence over the next two decades in a new public health study. The forecasting study found that 42 percent of the US population ... > full story -
Half of Patients Affected by Drug-Related Morbidity, Study Suggests
May 7, 2012 — It is well known that drug-related morbidity is common among hospitalized patients, and is to some extent preventable, but less is known about drug-related morbidity outside hospitals. Two new ... > full story -
Students More Likely to Be Fit When Physical Education Is Mandatory
May 4, 2012 — Fifth graders in California public school districts that comply with the state’s mandatory physical education requirement are more likely to have better fitness levels than students in ... > full story -
Biased Evidence? Researchers Challenge Post-Marketing Drug Trial Practices
May 3, 2012 — Bioethicists argue that current research ethics frameworks do not flag drug trials that, while not putting patients at risk, produce biased evidence. As an example, they point to phase IV research -- ... > full story
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