Family Income Impacts Children's Health
Health
- October 8, 2008
Big gaps exist between states, and between poor, middle- and upper-class families, study finds
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HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought
Health
- October 1, 2008
Rise of cities, risky behavior in west central Africa between 1884 and 1924 at root, study says
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Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Health
- September 29, 2008
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers
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3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
Health
- September 26, 2008
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests
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Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
Health
- September 9, 2008
International study debunks some commonly held beliefs about this type of cancer
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Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
Health
- September 5, 2008
Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed
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Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk
Health
- September 4, 2008
Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says
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Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Health
- August 27, 2008
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
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One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
Health
- August 25, 2008
Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
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Data Points: Changing U.S. Demographics
Opinion
- August 18, 2008
Getting older and more diverse.
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Immigrant Children Less Likely to Exercise
Health
- August 4, 2008
Study finds they participate in fewer sports but watch less TV
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Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
Health
- July 28, 2008
Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations smaller, group says
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Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Health
- July 25, 2008
Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations
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U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
Health
- July 17, 2008
One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says
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Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat
Health
- July 9, 2008
The poor, the elderly and people without health insurance especially vulnerable, study says
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Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes
Health
- July 8, 2008
Study says Medicare Modernization Act yet to show drop-off in access predicted by critics
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TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases
Health
- July 1, 2008
Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say
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Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
Health
- June 30, 2008
Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise
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Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
Health
- June 25, 2008
More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes
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Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status
Health
- June 25, 2008
Richer countries perform most, but safety an issue in poorer areas, analysis finds
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24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007
Health
- June 24, 2008
57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says
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Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
Health
- June 24, 2008
Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes
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Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Health
- June 23, 2008
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
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Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
Health
- June 17, 2008
Finding may be 'magic bullet' to help miilions of children in developing world, study says
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