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Survey: 9 of 10 Americans Take Cancer Prevention Steps
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — About 95 percent of Americans take some action to prevent cancer, according to a new survey. Three-quarters of respondents said they don’t smoke; 74 percent limit their alcohol consumption; 72 percent stick to a healthy diet; and 90 percent are aware of their family’s cancer history, the survey… read on >
Yoga May Bring Better Sleep to Breast Cancer Patients
As little as two times a week seemed to make a difference over long term read on >
Coming Soon: Glaucoma Self-Care, From Home?
Study finds many patients can manage self-testing, but one doctor questions its value read on >
Booze Often Glorified On YouTube Videos
Kids typically see images that boost the drinking culture, study finds read on >
Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence
Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed read on >
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Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence
Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed read on >
Who’s Likely to Fall for Fake News?
Trust the evidence, not your ‘gut,’ study suggests read on >
‘Green Schoolyards’ May Bring Better Health to Kids
Review found they helped with heart health, weight control, ADHD and stress relief read on >
Focus on Just One Sport Can Mean Stress for Girls
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes, being too invested in just one sport may not be the best idea, new research shows. The study found that teen girls who focus only on one sport — in this case, soccer — tended to have more stress and poorer sleep than girls who also played… read on >
Big Rise in Hospitalized Kids With Opioid Side Effects
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — There has been a large increase in the number of young hospital patients in the United States who suffer harmful side effects from opioid painkillers, a new study says. The findings show an urgent need for safer pain medications for young patients, the researchers said. The researchers reviewed… read on >
It’s a Food Allergy! Where’s the School Nurse?
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many students who suffer a severe allergic reaction at school get potentially lifesaving epinephrine injections from unlicensed staff or other students, not a school nurse, a new study finds. “The findings highlight the importance of having a supply of epinephrine available in schools, and people trained to administer… read on >
Parents Say Schools Don’t Help Kids With Mental Health, Chronic Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many parents don’t believe schools are prepared to help students with mental health problems and serious physical health issues, a new survey finds. While 77 percent of parents were certain that schools would be able to provide first aid for minor issues such as cuts, they were less… read on >
Some May Need a Little Help Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home
Heart group says single, less educated people too often forgo this key means of tracking their health read on >
Golf Carts’ Use Is Spreading, and So Is Danger to Kids
Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuries read on >
