Health
Greenness around homes linked to lower mortality
Women live longer in areas with more green vegetation, according to new research funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Women with the highest levels of vegetation, or greenness, near their homes had a 12 percent lower death rate compared to women with the lowest levels of vegetation near their homes.
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Getting Active After Knee Replacement Might Raise Hip Fracture Risk
Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight uptick in spinal fractures, too.
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Generic Hepatitis C Drugs as Effective as Pricey Brand Names: Study
Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say.
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Depression Common for Heart Attack Survivors, And More May Need Help
Swedish study found patients were often depressed, but fewer than half got treatment.
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U.S. Health Experts Debate Advice to Women Once Zika Virus Arrives
At issue: should women be told to avoid getting pregnant during mosquito season.
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Early Stage Breast Cancer Does Need Treatment, Study Finds
Experts say surgery, not observation, is best for cancer confined to milk ducts.
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Pair Gamblers Anonymous With Other Treatments for Best Results
Popular 12-step program for problem gamblers may not address related needs, research suggests.
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Spring Allergies? Don't Assume It's Only Pollen
Identifying your triggers is the first step toward relief, experts say.
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Increased use of type of diagnostic test poses challenge to tracking of foodborne illness
Report summarizes changes in foodborne illness and trends
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No Drop in Teen Use of Tobacco Products, CDC Says, and E-Cigs May Be Why
Electronic smoking devices have now eclipsed traditional cigarettes as most widely used product among kids.
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