Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk
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Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention
Those who paddled were 3 times likelier to use harsher punishments
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates
Trend could reduce spread of infections, medication errors, report says
Rapid benefits in California tied to fact program was directed at adults, not youth, study finds
Canadian study suggests cautions fail to alert docs to effectiveness of alternative therapies
Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds
Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says
Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds
Parents should go light on fats and remember their example is best teacher, expert says
Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say
Study found they reduce the amount of cancer-causing compounds
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Finding could also fight other pathogens before they develop resistance to antibiotics
In many cases, enrollees stop taking meds as they reach this coverage gap, study finds
It's unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence
Inattentiveness contacting others can lead to injuries, death while walking or driving
It means different things to youngsters, so sex ed should be added to lineup, study says
Parents' philosophical, religious fear of vaccination leading to increase, CDC report says
Pregnant women and young children should be especially cautious
Tweaking tongue receptors could encourage people to consume more of the vital nutrient
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say
Avoid playthings that can cause injury
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says
Teens who ate 2 or more servings a day as kids had higher mineral content, study finds
Study urges more regulation of tools responsible for more than 35,000 ER visits yearly
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say
CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans
But past STDs, med use and relationship issues can derail intimacy, study says
Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds
Method enables real-time identification of contaminated tissue, study says
Condition can damage kidneys, brain and heart, study says
Medications, lifestyle are also contributing factors to hyperthermia, agency warns
Brochures help patients, doctors discuss tests to maintain healthy lifestyle
Endoscope was inserted through 1-inch cut behind uterus and into woman's body cavity
People almost 4 times groggier than those awakened during day rest, study finds
More than half revealed data for easy IDs, lacked basic ethical standards, study finds
Study finds despite hazards, many put themselves at increased risk for second malignancies