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Incentives may lead to greater support for practice goals
(HealthDay)—Incentives may aid employees in meeting practice goals, according to an article published May 23 in Medical Economics.
Jun 10, 2014
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Mobile phones negatively affect male fertility, new study suggests
Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.
Jun 9, 2014
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Carcinogens in hairdressers' blood linked to frequency of dye and perm use
The levels of a particular type of carcinogen in hairdressers' blood seem to be linked to how often these professionals use permanent dyes and perming treatments on clients' hair, indicates research published online in Occupational ...
Jun 9, 2014
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Exercise boosts diversity of gut bacteria
Exercise boosts the diversity of the bacteria found in the gut, indicates the first study of its kind published online in the journal Gut.
Jun 9, 2014
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Millions will not have to pay Obamacare tax penalties, report says
(HealthDay)—Just a fraction of Americans will pay federal tax penalties in 2016 for not having health insurance, new projections show.
Jun 9, 2014
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US top court lets stand $64 mn Florida smoking verdicts
The US Supreme Court refused Monday to take up tobacco industry appeals over more than $64 million in damages awarded to former smokers for health problems resulting from their addiction.
Jun 9, 2014
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Women and health-care providers differ on what matters most about contraception
When women are choosing a contraceptive, health care providers should be aware that the things they want to discuss may differ from what women want to hear, according to a survey published in the recent issue of the journal ...
Jun 9, 2014
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Pathway between gut and liver regulates bone mass
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown biological process involving vitamin B12 and taurine that regulates the production of new bone cells. This pathway could be a potential new target for osteoporosis treatment.
Jun 9, 2014
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Doctors urge caution over new analysis of Medicare payments
There's much to learn from the recent release of unprecedented amounts of data from the nation's second largest health insurer, Medicare, but only if interpreted cautiously, write two doctors at Fox Chase Cancer Center in ...
Jun 9, 2014
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New study finds text messaging program benefits pregnant women
The leading mobile health service in the nation, Text4baby, was found to significantly benefit pregnant women, according to a new study led by Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George ...
Jun 9, 2014
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