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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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Chantix study finds little evidence to support suicidal, criminal warnings
(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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More teens dying, with drugs and violence to blame
(HealthDay)—A perfect storm of murder, addiction and carelessness has fueled a recent and troubling increase in deaths among U.S. children and teens, a new government report shows.
Jun 1, 2018
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Women in India nearly 40 times more likely to die after assault as their US peers
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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Why US cities are becoming more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians
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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US health disadvantage spans age and socioeconomic groups
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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Sleep problems cost billions
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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Mandatory helmet laws decrease head injuries among cyclists of all ages, study finds
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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: How does daylight saving time affect sleep and mental health?
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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New study highlights troubling trends in midlife mortality in the US and UK
A new study by researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) and Princeton University reveals that US working-age adults are dying at higher rates than their peers in high-income countries; the UK is ...
Mar 20, 2024
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