Archive: 18/05/2014
New York raises minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21
New York raised the minimum wage to buy cigarettes to 21 on Sunday, in its latest initiative to encourage healthier behavior among residents.
May 18, 2014
Higher temperatures may cause greater illness among COPD patients
If you suffer from COPD, staying cool this summer may provide much more significant benefits than simply feeling more comfortable. A study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University says it may also keep you healthier. ...
May 18, 2014
Sepsis involved in high percentage of hospital deaths
An analysis that included approximately 7 million hospitalizations finds that sepsis contributed to 1 in every 2 to 3 deaths, and most of these patients had sepsis at admission, according to a study published by JAMA. The ...
May 18, 2014