Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2013
2013-09-03
Women’s Life Expectancy Increases
NYC Deaths Put Focus on Party Drug ‘Molly’
Panel Wavers on Routine Screening for Poor Leg Circulation
2013-09-03
Evidence not found to support use of ‘ankle brachial index’ to gauge heart risksContinue Reading
Scientists Tally Viruses Living in Mammals
2013-09-03
They suspect at least 320,000 viruses exist, and say finding them might reduce toll of human epidemicsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning From Seafood
2013-09-03
Keep raw food separate from what’s been cookedContinue Reading
Parents’ Goals Guide ADHD Treatment Choice
2013-09-02
Therapy may be more successful when decision-making is shared, researcher suggests
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Boys Have Higher Death Rates From Many Causes, Study Shows
2013-09-02
Finds their risk is greater than girls; experts say many factors may be involvedContinue Reading
New Diabetes Drug Seems Safe for Heart, Study Finds
2013-09-02
Onglyza study reflects new cautious approach to oversight of diabetes medicines, experts sayContinue Reading
Take Kids to Get Their Flu Shots Early, Experts Say
2013-09-02
The flu is unpredictable and people should not delay in vaccinating their children, new policy advisesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Chickenpox May Lead to Complications
2013-09-02
Including pneumonia and chronic inflammation
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Health Tip: Help Kids Feel Better About Themselves
2013-09-02
Encourage a positive body imageContinue Reading