Archive | Health
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Study says longer lifespans plagued by disease
A new study authored in part by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health claims that while people worldwide are living longer, they are living more of those years in poor health.
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Adderall addiction: Students misuse drug to gain boost while studying
The United States is 4 percent of the world’s population but produces 88 percent of the world’s legal amphetamine.
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FDA: Energy drinks may be to blame for at least 18 deaths
A recent incident report from the federal Food and Drug Administration said energy products like Monster and 5-Hour Energy may have caused up to 18 deaths.
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Column: Sex ranks No. 1 when it comes to a fulfilling life
Breaking news here folks! A recent study discovered that sex/making love is the most pleasurable, meaningful, engaging and happy thing for people. But seriously, a study at U.
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Column: Obamacare to affect nursing facilities
Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed this summer, states and many rights groups have been arguing about the pros and cons. The effect the act has on senior citizens due to Medicaid/Medicare cuts, as well as its effect on nursing homes, are both prominent concerns.
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Column: Achieving an AIDS-free Generation
Imagine an AIDS-free generation. This could happen, but only if we take the necessary steps at this moment.
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Data shows abortion rates on the decline
Abortion numbers are dropping nationwide, but the falling numbers aren’t necessarily indicative of a long-term change, according to some experts.
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Primary care physicians face greater debt problems
Primary care physicians have more difficulty paying back student loans after graduation than specialty care doctors, according to a report from researchers at Boston U. and the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Can cellphones spread sickness? Steps to take to avoid spreading germs
During the cold and flu season, students are regularly told the usual precautions: Cough and sneeze into your elbow; wash your hands; and think about how dirty that door knob and other common surfaces might be. But could cellphones be a new carrier of sickness too?