Month: January 2020
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New study unravels the complexity of childhood obesity
The World Health Organization has estimated more than 340 million children and adolescents ages 5-19 are overweight or obese.
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Maximizing bike-share ridership: New research says it’s all about location
A 10% increase in bike-availability levels boosts ridership by 12%.
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There’s more evidence linking ‘vaping’ to respiratory diseases
New report shows that inhaling heated tobacco vapor through e-cigarettes was linked to increased odds of asthma and chronic obstructive…
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Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams
Having these exams, which are no longer recommended for most women under 21, can lead to false-positive testing, over-treatment, anxiety, and…
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Want to turn back time? Try running a marathon
New marathon runners reduced blood pressure, arterial stiffness equivalent to a 4-year reduction in vascular age.
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Is it affordable to have a baby?
One of the most expensive parts of having a baby may involve the birth itself.
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Volunteer tourism can aid disaster recovery
Volunteer tourism can help communities recover from natural disasters, as well as offer a unique and rewarding experience for volunteers,…
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Fires in Australia and floods in Indonesia: this is how 2020 began
2020 began with an urgent call from nature about the damage we are doing to it through heavy floods and…
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