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One in Four Girls Aged 12-17 Were Involved in Serious Fights or Attacks in the Past Year
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Public Health • Jan 14 10

A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that, in the past year, one quarter (26.7 percent) of adolescent… One in Four Girls Aged 12-17 Were Involved in Serious Fights or Attacks in the Past Year   

 
 

Obesity and Anesthesia- Yes, There is a Connection
• Obesity • • Public Health • • Surgery • Jan 13 10

At a time of year when people make plans to drop a few pounds, perhaps even consider bariatric surgery, the American Society of Anesthesiologists… Obesity and Anesthesia- Yes, There is a Connection   

 
 

US adult obesity still high, but recent data suggest rates may have stabilized
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Public Health • Jan 13 10

The prevalence of adults in the U.S. who are obese is still high, with about one-third of adults obese in 2007-2008, although new data… US adult obesity still high, but recent data suggest rates may have stabilized   

 
 

Prevalence of high body mass index among children and teens remains steady
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Public Health • Jan 13 10

The prevalence of high weight for length or high body mass index (BMI) among children and teens in the U.S. (i.e., at or above… Prevalence of high body mass index among children and teens remains steady   

 
 

Too much sitting in front of TV may cut life short
• Public Health • Jan 12 10

Sitting in front of a television set for hour after hour day after day may raise the risk of death from heart disease and… Too much sitting in front of TV may cut life short   

 
 

Major Grant Amplifies Efforts of Childhood Anti-Obesity Alliance
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Public Health • Jan 12 10

CAN DO Houston (Children and Neighbors Defeating Obesity) will expand its community-based efforts with a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s “Healthy… Major Grant Amplifies Efforts of Childhood Anti-Obesity Alliance   

 
 

It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate against H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza!
• Children's Health • • Immunology • • Public Health • Jan 11 10

It is not too late for those who have not been immunized against the novel H1N1 influenza A virus or seasonal influenza to… It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate against H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza!   

 
 

Allergy Vaccinations Reduce Children’s Health Care Costs by One-Third
• Children's Health • • Immunology • • Public Health • Jan 11 10

Allergy immunotherapy, generally referred to as allergy vaccinations or shots, reduce total health care costs in children with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) by one-third,… Allergy Vaccinations Reduce Children’s Health Care Costs by One-Third   

 
 

Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Public Health • Jan 08 10

The current economic climate has impacted every aspect of our lives, even our health. Many turn to fast food or unhealthy selections because it… Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget   

 
 

One in 10 births around world premature, WHO says
• Fertility and pregnancy • • Public Health • Jan 06 10

One in 10 of the some 130 million births around the world each year is premature, the vast majority in poorer countries where chances… One in 10 births around world premature, WHO says   

 
 

Russian vodka drinkers get New Year price headache
• Public Health • Jan 03 10

Minimum prices for vodka took effect in Russia on Friday as part of President Dmitry Medvedev’s campaign to combat alcoholism at a time when… Russian vodka drinkers get New Year price headache   

 
 

Preparing for Successful Aging
• Aging and Gerontology • • Public Health • Dec 31 09

It’s never too early or too late to start working toward the goal of improving brain health.

So perhaps the New Year is… Preparing for Successful Aging   

 
 

Drug-resistant urinary tract infections spreading worldwide
• Infections • • Public Health • • Urine Problems • Dec 28 09

A sudden worldwide increase in an antibiotic-resistant bacterium is cause for concern, according to a review in f1000 Medicine Reports.

Faculty of 1000 member… Drug-resistant urinary tract infections spreading worldwide   

 
 

Researchers find new patterns in H1N1 deaths
• Public Health • • Swine Flu • Dec 23 09

Brazilian researchers have performed the first-ever autopsy study to examine the precise causes of death in victims of the H1N1 swine flu.

“The lack… Researchers find new patterns in H1N1 deaths   

 
 

New study shows rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals
• Infections • • Public Health • Dec 23 09

A new study in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology reports a surge in drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter, a dangerous type of bacteria… New study shows rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals   

 
 

Fit Holidays: Eat, drink and be merry in moderation
• Dieting • • Public Health • Dec 22 09

Holidays are the times that try the fitness routine.

With family feasts, office parties and champagne soirees, the temptation to overindulge is everywhere, just… Fit Holidays: Eat, drink and be merry in moderation   

 
 

Patient Undergoes First Robot-Assisted Surgery for Removal of Lung Tumor
• Public Health • • Surgery • Dec 21 09

When Craig Harrison found out he would be the first patient in North Texas to have robot-assisted lung-tumor surgery, an operation performed at UT… Patient Undergoes First Robot-Assisted Surgery for Removal of Lung Tumor   

 
 

Testing group data shows swine flu waning in US
• Public Health • • Swine Flu • Dec 21 09

Results from flu tests show the pandemic of swine flu is definitely on the downswing in the United States, researchers at Quest Diagnostics said… Testing group data shows swine flu waning in US   

 
 

Autism Expert Available to Speak on CDC’s New Autism Rates
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Public Health • Dec 21 09

Drexel University’s Dr. Craig Newschaffer, a renowned autism expert and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Drexel University School of… Autism Expert Available to Speak on CDC’s New Autism Rates   

 
 

10 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy in 2010
• Public Health • Dec 17 09

10 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy in 2010

1) It’s Easy Being Green
Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or pescetarian, vegetables should be a central part of your diet.… 10 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy in 2010   

 
 

Combo drug therapies best for helping smokers quit
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Dec 16 09

Nearly one in five smokers offered help in kicking the habit while visiting their doctor’s office for a check-up will make a serious attempt… Combo drug therapies best for helping smokers quit   

 
 

Studies show obesity taking hold in Africa and UK
• Obesity • • Public Health • Dec 16 09

Obesity is becoming more common among poor city dwellers in Africa because of easier access to cheap, high fat, high sugar foods, scientists said… Studies show obesity taking hold in Africa and UK   

 
 

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
• Public Health • Dec 15 09

The first major snowstorm of the season is a time of excitement and wonder for a child: snowball fights, sledding and closed schools. For… Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!   

 
 

Internet Workshops Help People Become Better Health Seekers
• Public Health • Dec 15 09

Although growing numbers of people check their symptoms with “Dr. Google” or seek other medical advice online, many still lack the access and skills… Internet Workshops Help People Become Better Health Seekers   

 
 

Swine flu has killed 10,000 Americans since April
• Public Health • • Swine Flu • Dec 11 09

Swine flu has killed nearly 10,000 Americans, including 1,100 children and 7,500 younger adults, and infected one in six people in the United… Swine flu has killed 10,000 Americans since April   

 
 
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