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Abused Elderly Likely to Have Brain, Head and Neck Injuries
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Only 2 percent of abuse cases are reported, study says. Elderly people who are abused are more likely to have brain, head and neck injuries than those who suffer accidental injuries, according to a new study. continue reading »
Cuba: 80% of Those Diagnosed With AIDS Since 1986 Still Alive
November 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The number of people diagnosed with AIDS in Cuba from 1986 to Oct. 23, 2012 totals some 17,224, of whom 80 percent are still alive, official media said Monday. In a statement to the official weekly Trabajadores, the head of AIDS prevention and continue reading »
Broader Access to Emergency Contraception Would Benefit Young Latinas
November 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Leading pediatric health group recommends more access to safe, effective birth control method - “We applaud the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics that pediatrician continue reading »
1.3 Million Women Received Unnecessary And Invasive Cancer Treatment, Study Finds
November 25, 2012 | by ThinkProgress
Routine mammograms have caused more than a million U.S. women to receive “unnecessary and invasive cancer treatments over the last 30 years,” a new study finds, detecting tumors that are harmless. continue reading »
Teen Smoking Has Fallen Across Most of U.S.: Report
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Overall youth smoking is now under 9 percent nationwide, with highest rates in Wyoming, lowest in Utah. A significant decline in cigarette smoking took place among U.S continue reading »
AIDS Deaths, New HIV Infections Continue to Drop Worldwide
November 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Wider availability of treatment, better funding may be the reason why, U.N. report says. International health officials on Tuesday reported continued headway against HIV/AIDS continue reading »
Puerto Rico Tied for Highest Diabetes Rates in the U.S.
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Numbers have doubled over 15 years across 18 states, and all states now have rates of 6 percent or more. In six states and Puerto Rico, one in 10 adults now have diabetes. continue reading »
Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study of patients with chronic kidney disease found changes in memory, reasoning skills. Decreased kidney function leads to declines in thinking and memory, a new study says. continue reading »
Scientists Track Activity in Rappers’ Brains
November 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
MRIs show areas allowing free expression light up, while other regions quiet down. Unique patterns of brain activity occur when rappers spontaneously improvise lyrics, a technique known as freestyling. continue reading »
Georgia Immigration Law Causing Headaches for Doctors, Nurses
November 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
As part of Georgia’s new immigration law, health care workers are required to prove their citizenship or legal residency in order to renew their medical licenses. Unfortunately, this requirement comes at a time when staff at the secretary of state’s office was just cut by 40 percent. continue reading »
Synthetic Skin Heals Itself With a Touch, Study Shows
November 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Material might someday be used for artificial limbs, researchers say. Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut. continue reading »
U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Continues to Drop: Report
November 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Still, almost half a million babies are born too soon, according to the March of Dimes. For the fifth year in a row, the preterm birth rate in the United States has dropped. continue reading »
Undiagnosed Eye Problems Plague Some U.S. Veterans
November 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Those with brain injury, PTSD often have chronic vision troubles, studies say. Undiagnosed, chronic vision problems are common in U.S. veterans with traumatic brain injury continue reading »
University of Miami Conducts Largest Study of Heart Attacks & Strokes Amongst Hispanics
November 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicated that many Hispanic/Latino adults living in the United States are at high risk for heart attack or stroke continue reading »
Another Study Links ‘Sexting’ to Sexual Activity in Teens
November 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
But Dutch researchers find those at risk are in the minority. A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers continue reading »
