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After tobacco, Turkey bans hookah in public places
After banning smoking in public places, the Turkish government has gone one step further by clamping down on an ancient tradition—the hookah, or water pipe.
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Maryland researchers study how flu is spread, question direct vs. indirect contact
Every flu season, doctors instruct their patients in the basics of respiratory etiquette: To limit spread of the disease, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and practice good hygiene.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 25, 2013 |
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Physical activity cuts mortality in colorectal cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—For patients with invasive, non-metastatic colorectal cancer, increased recreational physical activity is associated with reduced all-cause mortality, while prolonged sedentary time correlates ...
Cancer
Jan 23, 2013 |
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After shootings, states rethink mental health cuts
(AP)—Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, either because of the recession's toll on revenue or a new zeal to shrink government.
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Jan 23, 2013 |
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Experts believe plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking
Experts believe that plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking, a new study has found. Tobacco control experts from around the world estimate that two years after the introduction of generic packaging the number ...
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Jan 23, 2013 |
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Food ads targeting parents promise taste, convenience, but deliver bad nutrition, study finds
With childhood obesity recognized as a growing national problem, a University at Albany School of Public Health study finds that a majority of food advertisements in magazines targeting parents emphasize products of poor ...
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Jan 23, 2013 |
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Many Americans back nicotine restrictions in cigarettes, survey says
(HealthDay)—Nearly half of Americans would support a government-mandated reduction of nicotine levels in cigarettes, according to a new study.
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Disease outbreaks trackable with Twitter
(Medical Xpress)—This flu season you've probably seen a number of friends on social media talking about symptoms.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Bioethics leader calls for bold approach to fighting obesity
Arguing that obesity "may be the most difficult and elusive public health problem the United States has ever encountered" and that anti-obesity efforts having made little discernible difference, Daniel Callahan, co-founder ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Playing to win the fight against rabies: A board game that can save lives
In 'Dog Village' the aim is to successfully raise a puppy that wins the honour of being best dog in the village. It is a fun board game where players have to navigate obstacles and overcome challenges but ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Flu watchers tap social media might
Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 18, 2013 |
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Study finds abortions are safe when performed by nurses practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives
(Medical Xpress)—First trimester abortions are just as safe when performed by trained nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives as when conducted by physicians, according to ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jan 18, 2013 |
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Inadequate food facilities in NC migrant camps could cause illness
Farmworkers are at potential risk from food and waterborne illnesses because of the condition of cooking and eating facilities available to them, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
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Jan 17, 2013 |
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Cases of rare but deadly encephalitis rising among kids, report finds
(HealthDay)—Although still rare, the extremely serious disease known as Eastern equine encephalitis may be affecting more people than before.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 17, 2013 |
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In Africa, success against AIDS: School of Public Health reviews decade of increasingly effective treatment
Harvard AIDS researchers gathered at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) last Thursday to mark 10 years of work under a key federal anti-AIDS program that has been instrumental in stemming the tide ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 17, 2013 |
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