Fewer children die in accidents; drug overdoses up
(AP) -- Accidents are killing far fewer children and teenagers than in the past, according to a new government report released Monday.
Apr 16, 2012
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(AP) -- Accidents are killing far fewer children and teenagers than in the past, according to a new government report released Monday.
Apr 16, 2012
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Women in India are nearly 40 times more likely to die after being assaulted than are their female peers in the US, finds a comparative analysis of trauma data from both countries, published in the online journal BMJ Global ...
Aug 31, 2017
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(HealthDay)—The quit-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) doesn't increase the risk of suicidal behavior, mental illness, criminal acts or traffic accidents, European researchers say.
Jun 3, 2015
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On average, Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. The report finds ...
Jan 9, 2013
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New research from the University of Alberta shows that bicycle helmet legislation is having the right kind of impact on head injuries.
Sep 13, 2013
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Decades of neglect and underinvestment have damaged the health of 10-to-24-year olds worldwide and could hold back future generations, according to a major report published Tuesday.
May 10, 2016
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As cities strive to improve the quality of life for their residents, many are working to promote walking and biking. Such policies make sense, since they can, in the long run, lead to less traffic, cleaner air and healthier ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Insomnia and sleep apnoea are turning us into major health service consumers, causing us to be less productive at work, and may even lead to serious accidents.
Nov 1, 2012
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On Sunday, Nov. 5, parts of the world, including most of the United States and Canada, will participate in the annual ritual of setting their clocks an hour back to mark the end of daylight saving time.
Oct 31, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
Apr 18, 2013
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