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Free birth control becoming standard for women
The Supreme Court ruled that some employers with religious objections don't have to cover birth control in their health plans.
Jul 4, 2014
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One in 25 reports falling asleep at the wheel: CDC report
(HealthDay)—In a new government survey, one in 25 U.S. drivers said they had fallen asleep at the wheel a least once over the prior month.
Jul 4, 2014
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High-protein weight loss diets can work
Scientists have shown that instead of counting calories for weight loss, we would do better to boost the protein content of our diet.
Jul 3, 2014
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'Unhealthy' food, drinks have starring role in kids' TV programs
Unhealthy food and drinks are common in kids' TV programmes broadcast in England and Ireland, and frequently portrayed in a positive light, reveals research published online in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Jul 3, 2014
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Recommendations made for partnering patients in health care
(HealthDay)—Changes need to be implemented in the education system in order to fully integrate patients and their families as equal partners in health care, according to a report based on recommendations made at a conference ...
Jul 3, 2014
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Hurricane season has begun: are you ready?
(HealthDay)—As Hurricane Arthur threatens the East Coast of the United States, people are getting an important reminder about safety preparations they need to make for hurricane season.
Jul 3, 2014
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How strong is that drink? Calculator helps figure (Update)
How strong is that pina colada? Depending on how it's made, it could contain as much alcohol as two glasses of wine.
Jul 3, 2014
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Caricom commission to study marijuana legalization
A Caribbean trade bloc has created a commission to study whether the region's roughly 15 million people should be allowed to use medical marijuana and how courts should handle possession of small amounts of the drug.
Jul 3, 2014
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Women veterans want options, follow up support when dealing with intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant health issue faced by women veterans, but little has been known up until now about their preferences for IPV-related care. A new study has found that most of these women support ...
Jul 3, 2014
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France allows employers to ban wine in offices
The traditional Gallic "pot"—a convivial office drinks party—may be a thing of the past after the French government on Thursday allowed employers to ban wine from the workplace.
Jul 3, 2014
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