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Expert Questions US Public Health Agency Advice on Influenza Vaccines
May 16, 2013 — The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue ... > full story -
Global Health Policy Fails to Address Burden of Disease on Men
May 16, 2013 — Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations, ... > full story -
Body Mass Index of Low Income African-Americans Linked to Proximity of Fast Food Restaurants
May 16, 2013 — African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers, and this association was ... > full story -
Massachusetts' Health Care Reform Didn't Raise Hospital Use, Costs
May 16, 2013 — Health care reform in Massachusetts didn't result in substantially more hospitalizations, longer stays or higher costs. There were no significant differences in post-reform hospital use in ... > full story -
Researchers Shocked by New Statistics on Head Injuries Among People Who Are Homeless
May 16, 2013 — Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were ... > full story -
Returning Genetic Incidental Findings Without Patient Consent Violates Basic Rights, Experts Say
May 16, 2013 — Scientists push back against recent American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations, and offer compelling reasons why patient autonomy must remain firmly in place as science ... > full story -
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
May 16, 2013 — New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the ... > full story -
Despite New Recommendations, Women in 40s Continue to Get Routine Mammograms at Same Rate
May 15, 2013 — Women in their 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite national guidelines recommending otherwise, according to new ... > full story -
Infection and Sepsis-Related Mortality Hotspots Identified Across the U.S.
May 15, 2013 — In the past, researchers have sought to determine the geographic distribution of many life-threatening conditions, including stroke and cardiac arrest. Now, researchers have created the first U.S. ... > 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
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