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Report checks health claims of popular sports, vitamin drinks
A new report by UC Berkeley researchers questions the health claims of popular energy, sports, tea and fruit drinks on the market.
Aug 7, 2014
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Five things to know about rattlesnakes and their babies
(Phys.org) —Arguably, snake season is year-round in Arizona, a state known for its rattlers. But baby rattlesnakes are born in July and August, making these two months especially dangerous for hikers, gardeners, children ...
Aug 7, 2014
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Obama to sign veterans' health care overhaul
President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bill aimed at helping veterans avoid long waits for health care.
Aug 7, 2014
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Cheese still laden with salt, despite many products meeting reduction targets
The salt content of cheese sold in UK supermarkets remains high, despite many products meeting the recommended government targets on salt reduction, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Aug 6, 2014
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Financial incentives for hospitals only reduce patient death rates in the short-term
Pay-for-performance schemes – which reward hospitals financially for improving the quality of care provided to patients – only reduce patient death rates in the short term, according to new research by The University ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Boomers building muscle at the gym—without passion
As the first generation to embrace exercise, baby boomers continue going to the gym, yet more out of necessity than for the challenge and enjoyment of physical activity.
Aug 6, 2014
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Are our chairs killing us? Get up and get moving, scientist urges
There's a saying going around that sitting is the new smoking. It's a bit snarky and perhaps a none-too-subtle dig at those of us who spend a lot of time on our rear ends for work and pleasure. But Dr. James Levine, who is ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Patients give higher scores for nursing care than do nurses
(HealthDay)—A survey has revealed that patients at a single level-1 trauma center emergency room consistently rate the nursing care received higher than do the nurses, according to research published in the July issue of ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Helping women overcome the anguish of unwanted sexual advances
Some young women simply have more resilience and better coping skills and can shrug off the effect of unwanted cat calls, demeaning looks and sexual advances. Women with low resilience struggle and could develop psychological ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Correct seat belt use saves children's lives
9 out of 10 children are seriously or fatally injured in traffic accidents because they are incorrectly restrained or because of loose objects in cars. Correct use of safety equipment will save more lives, according to a ...
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