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Infection Control Lacking in Nursing Homes
Even the top nursing homes fail at the kind of infection control needed to halt the spread of bacteria and viruses such as the novel coronavirus.
CDC: Rising Rate of Vaginal Birth After C-Section
While the national VBAC rate is increasing, it’s still likely to fall short of the federal government’s 2020 goal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. Fall-Related TBI Deaths Are Increasing
Health care providers should assess fall risk and promote participation in fall-prevention programs, researchers say.
Mentally Coping With the Coronavirus
Learning the news of a potential pandemic entering the U.S. can stir up panic and anxiety.
Alcohol Increasingly a Women’s Health Issue
Experts are seeing surges in alcohol-related problems for women, with the end result too often fatal.
What COVID-19 Means for the Workplace
Businesses should have plans that focus on preparation, not fear, as the COVID-19 threat looms.
Coronavirus Case of Unknown Origin Confirmed in U.S.
Officials don’t know how a California resident became infected with the potentially deadly virus.
U.S. Obesity Rate Tops 40%
The country’s obesity epidemic has grown significantly worse since the turn of the century, new data shows.
School and Specs in California
In California’s Central Valley, low-income children have limited access to vision care. School districts are teaming up with nonprofits to fill the gaps.
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