Tuesday, November 24, 2009

safety

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders

Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds more >>

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says more >>

Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery

Key molecule identified by researchers more >>

Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist

Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows more >>

Our Readers' Smart Tips to Stop Teens From Texting While Driving

One quarter of teens say they’ve texted while driving, despite the well-known safety risks. more >>

Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings

Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care more >>

Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.

Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds more >>

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% more >>

Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?

Small study suggests a link, but others question a connection more >>

Routine Mammograms Before 50: Not Much Point

On balance, they do more harm than good, a government task force concludes in new recommendations. more >>

Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought

And that may explain why the disease hasn't posed more problems, study says more >>

Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation

Average amount more than five times higher than annual exposure outside hospital, study shows more >>

The Safest Cities for Walking to Work

Our communities are built for cars, not pedestrians - so in many places, it's all but impossible to walk safely to work. more >>

Web Giants Urge FDA to Update Ad Guidelines

Google and Yahoo join forces with drug makers at Internet marketing hearing more >>

Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom

Intimidation often takes place during the school day, survey finds more >>

22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months

Revised estimation method gives clearer picture of pandemic, CDC says more >>

Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical

Study found elevated amounts of protein involved in blood-brain barrier more >>

My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu

Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma. more >>

Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report

Study found outcome measures differed between company documents, published reports more >>

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father

Latest case underscores need to use the antiviral properly, experts say more >>

Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing

One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report more >>

Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors

Arsenic and other particles tracked indoors can be harmful, researchers warn more >>

Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise

One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say more >>

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It

CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week more >>

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving

Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds more >>

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