Cyclist's benefit from helmets clearly shown
Cyclists who don't wear a helmet are almost six times more likely to suffer a severe head injury than their helmeted counterparts, according University of Sydney research published in the latest issue of the Medical Journal of ...
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May 06, 2013 |
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Relative proportion of MRSA increasing in S. aureus isolates
(HealthDay)—The relative proportion of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing in S. aureus isolates, and methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) is becoming increasingly resista ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 18, 2013 |
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Study finds good marriages more likely for teens of happy homes
A UT Dallas study has found that people who come from families with members who are encouraging and engaged with one another tend to have marriages with more positive outcomes later in life.
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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Cancer expert remains to be convinced by breast screening review
Michael Baum, Professor emeritus of surgery at University College London says that, while deaths from breast cancer may be avoided, any benefit will be more than outweighed by deaths due to the long term adverse effects of ...
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Jan 24, 2013 |
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Calcium supplements remain a valuable tool for maintaining bone health
Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an expert panel concludes. These findings appear in the November ...
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Nov 15, 2012 |
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Hospital observation units could save billions in health costs, study says
(HealthDay)—Wider use of hospital observation units could save the U.S. health care system billions of dollars a year, a new study indicates.
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Sep 27, 2012 |
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Birth control that uses combined hormones raises heart risk: study
(HealthDay) -- Sweeping new research comparing various forms of hormonal contraception -- including birth control pills, vaginal rings and skin patches -- suggests that the risk for heart attacks and strokes ...
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Jun 13, 2012 |
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Long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of hospitalization for lung, heart disease
Older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following long-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard ...
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Apr 17, 2012 |
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Owning insecticide-treated bed nets lowers child mortality by 23 percent
Children who live in households that own at least one insecticide-treated bed net are less likely to be infected with malaria and less likely to die from the disease, according to a new study by the Institute for Health Metrics ...
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