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Even ‘Just a Few’ Cigarettes Have Long-Term Consequences
National Cancer Institute suggests even smoking an average of 1 cigarette per day can increase the risk death by lung cancer 9 times more than non...
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Long view shows doubling of survival in non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The 5-year relative survival rate for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States went from 33% in 1950-1954 to 71.2% in 2008-2013.
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How Far Does a Cough Travel?
Researchers reveal the trajectory of a cough and the role it plays in spreading viral infections like influenza.
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Surgeon General Issues ‘Call to Action’ on Substance Abuse Crisis
U.S Surgeon General makes a new call to action to end the addiction crisis by pushing the idea of treating it “not as a moral failing, but as a...
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Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Hit a High
While STD prevention resources are declining in the U.S., cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reach an “unprecedented” high.
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Hospital-Acquired Conditions on the Decline
Recent report states hospital-acquired conditions have dropped 21% over a 5-year period due to government health care strategies and programs.
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When Their Job Puts Workers at Risk for Asthma
CDC researchers find health care workers might have acquired or worsened asthma due to workplace irritants.
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Helping Native Children Get Fit
Program based on a 19-year-old surgeon general report helps middle school students to make healthier and active lifestyle changes.
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How Common is Flu Without Fever?
Researchers reveal that the widespread belief of fever as a common symptom of influenza may not be true.
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Prevention Efforts Have Mixed Results for Injection-Drug Users
Although heroin use has increased, CDC reports cases of syringe sharing and use of syringe services programs have decreased overall.