Public Health
MRIs Spot ‘Hidden’ Fungal Infections From Tainted Steroid Shots
More cases will continue to surface, study author predicts
June 18, 2013read on->Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study
Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety
June 17, 2013read on->BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
Early study doesn’t prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
June 17, 2013read on->Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care
June 17, 2013read on->New Silicone Breast Implants Approved
MemoryShape OK’d for augmentation in women 22 and older
June 14, 2013read on->Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say
June 13, 2013read on->Health Tip: Be Smart While Mowing the Lawn
Make sure kids maintain a safe distance
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Even ‘Hands-Free’ Devices Unsafe While Driving: Report
They cause mental distraction that can lead to crashes, experts warn
June 12, 2013read on->Soda Size Limits Could Aid Fight Against Obesity, Experts Say
Ban would mostly affect overweight Americans, and would not discriminate against poor, findings suggest
June 12, 2013read on->Health Tip: Protect Young Ones From Suffocation
Rid the crib of pillows, blankets and stuffed animals
June 12, 2013read on->Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Study findings bolster suspected link between sleep disorder and heart-related death
June 11, 2013read on->CDC: 87 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
All infections traced to product sold at Costco stores, agency says
June 11, 2013read on->Only 5 Percent of Restroom Patrons Wash Hands Properly, Study Finds
And 1 in 10 don’t scrub up at all after flushing
June 11, 2013read on->Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women
Planning ahead can reduce some of the stress in storm situations, New Orleans expert says
June 10, 2013read on->Junk Food Bans Help Schoolkids Avoid Unhealthy Snacks: Study
But most elementary schools are in districts or states that don’t limit sales of fat, sugar, salt to students
June 10, 2013read on->Flu Shots at School Boost Vaccination Rates, Study Finds
Expanding efforts to immunize kids against influenza could cut illnesses, deaths among children
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