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Hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has declined over the last decade, even as the number of older Americans continues to...
UK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children
The UK soft drinks industry levy, due to be introduced in April 2018, is estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children, according...
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UCLA researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones
A team of UCLA researchers has developed an automated diagnostic test reader for antimicrobial resistance using a smartphone. The technology could lead to routine...
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An informatics approach helps better identify chemical combinations in consumer products
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‘Cadillac tax’ may precipitate changes to employer-provided health care insurance
A new paper from a University of Illinois tax expert says the Affordable Care Act's "Cadillac tax" has the potential to alter the landscape...
Sexual harassment common among middle school children
The recent suicide of Brandy Vela, a teen in Texas City, Texas, was a potent reminder of the sometimes tragic consequences of bullying.
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Second-hand smoke increases fatness, hinders cognition in children
Exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with a larger waist and poorer cognition in children, researchers say.
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Fatal road crashes involving marijuana double after state legalizes drug
Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, according to the latest research by the...
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In a recent study from Wake Forest University, researchers found that weight training is more effective than cardio for older people.
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