Health

Schools Add More Fruits, Veggies to the '3 Rs'

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Prevalence of allergies the same, regardless of where you live

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NIH researchers identify mutation linked to severe form of Cushing’s syndrome

Mutations in a gene containing part of the information needed to make an enzyme that provides energy for governing basic cell functions appear to contribute to a severe form of Cushing’s syndrome, according to researchers at the National Institutes of...

Nurse staffing and education linked to reduced patient mortality

Hospitals in Europe where nursing staff care for fewer patients and have a higher proportion of bachelor’s degree-trained nurses had significantly fewer surgical patients die while hospitalized according to a new study. These findings underscore the...

Blacks Respond Better to German Measles Vaccine, Study Contends

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Eye-Catching Labels Urged for Fast-Tracked Antibiotics

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Diet to Reduce Blood Pressure May Also Stave Off Kidney Stones

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Rising Fresh Produce Prices Tied to Higher Risk of Child Obesity

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Hand Hygiene Lacking in Many U.S. Health Care Facilities: Study

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Integrated Health Care Requires Unified Code of Ethics

As the health care system evolves into more team-based models of care, there needs to be a cross-disciplinary code of ethics that applies to all the relevant professions, including nursing, medicine, psychology and others, according to a top executive...