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Farm injury risks increase with age

Older North American farmers work fewer hours than their younger peers but spend more time operating heavy machinery and equipment—raising their risk of serious injury, according to new research from the University of Alberta.

Health created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests early exposure to antibiotics may impact development, obesity

Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have made a novel discovery that could have widespread clinical implications, potentially affecting everything from nutrient metabolism to obesity in children.

Medications created Aug 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

China struggles to meet surging demand for dairy

Despite a major safety scandal in 2008, China's demand for milk is surging as people grow wealthier, but the country's poorly kept and often undernourished dairy herds are struggling to keep pace.

Health created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Deadly German E. coli outbreak is over: authorities

An E.coli outbreak in Germany that killed more than 50 people this year has ended, health authorities said Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0