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Most Math Being Taught in Kindergarten Is Old News to Students
May 16, 2013 — Kindergarten teachers report spending much of their math instructional time teaching students basic counting skills and how to recognize geometric shapes -— skills the students have already ... > full story -
Collecting DNA for Human Rights: How to Help While Safeguarding Privacy
May 15, 2013 — DNA databases might help identify victims of crime and human trafficking, but how do we safeguard the personal privacy of innocent victims and family members? A new report identifies a number of key ... > full story -
Stronger Partnerships to Improve Healthcare
May 14, 2013 — Today the British Medical Journal calls for doctors and patients to join together as partners to improve ... > full story -
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in U.S., New Study Says
May 14, 2013 — A new study offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide in the United States and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study finds a sharp increase—nearly 50 percent—in ICU ... > full story -
Routine Screening for Depression Not Recommended for Adults With No Apparent Symptoms of Depression
May 13, 2013 — For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 — Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story -
Patients Should Have Right to Control Genomic Health Information, Experts Say
May 9, 2013 — Doctors should not have the right or responsibility to force-feed their patients with genomic information about their future health risks, according to bioethicists. They write in response to ... > full story -
Local Health Departments Find Twitter Effective in Spreading Diabetes Information
May 9, 2013 — The web-based social media site Twitter is proving to be an effective tool for local health departments in disseminating health information — especially in promoting specific health ... > full story -
Credit Card Debt Leads Some to Skip Medical Care
May 8, 2013 — People with outstanding credit card or medical debt were more likely to delay or avoid medical or dental care, finds a new ... > full story -
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5,000 Steps a Day to Avoid Paying Higher Health Insurance Costs? When Money Talks, People Walk
May 8, 2013 — Faced with a choice between higher insurance prices or exercising, people who were obese enrolled in and stuck with Internet-tracked walking program for a ... > full story
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