Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Health
- August 28, 2008
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk
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Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Health
- August 28, 2008
Protect your home and family
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Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death
Health
- August 27, 2008
Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention
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Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse
Health
- August 27, 2008
Those who paddled were 3 times likelier to use harsher punishments
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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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Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
Health
- August 26, 2008
Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates
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Single Rooms Becoming the Norm in New Hospitals
Health
- August 26, 2008
Trend could reduce spread of infections, medication errors, report says
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Tobacco Control Program Saved Billions in Health Costs
Health
- August 26, 2008
Rapid benefits in California tied to fact program was directed at adults, not youth, study finds
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Antipsychotic Drug Use Up in Elderly Despite Warnings
Health
- August 25, 2008
Canadian study suggests cautions fail to alert docs to effectiveness of alternative therapies
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LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics
Health
- August 25, 2008
Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds
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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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Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm
Health
- August 25, 2008
Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
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Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons
Health
- August 25, 2008
Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
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Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant
Health
- August 25, 2008
Nervous systems of babies of women with certain genotype more affected, study finds
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Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries
Health
- August 25, 2008
Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says
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Long-term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
Health
- August 25, 2008
Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds
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Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
Health
- August 24, 2008
Parents should go light on fats and remember their example is best teacher, expert says
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Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
Health
- August 23, 2008
Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
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DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Health
- August 22, 2008
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses
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Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux
Health
- August 22, 2008
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say
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Molecule Keeps Bacteria Like Salmonella in Check
Health
- August 22, 2008
Finding could also fight other pathogens before they develop resistance to antibiotics
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Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors
Health
- August 21, 2008
It's unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence
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Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction
Health
- August 21, 2008
Inattentiveness contacting others can lead to injuries, death while walking or driving
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Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs
Health
- August 21, 2008
It means different things to youngsters, so sex ed should be added to lineup, study says
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