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Are Those Who Multitask Most The Worst At It?
Next time you see a driver talking on the cell phone, you might want to change lanes.
What Food Made You Sick?
Produce accounts for nearly half of food illnesses. Poultry accounts for the most fatalities.
ADHD Rises By Almost 25% In 1 Decade
ADHD is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders.
Flu Deaths ‘Unpredictable’
U.S. deaths from flu range from about 3,000 to about 50,000 per year.
Alcohol And A Good Night’s Sleep Don’t Mix
Alcohol allows people to fall asleep quicker, but causes next day drowsiness.
Aspirin Linked To Blinding Eye Disease
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Taking aspirin may bring it on.
Hearing Loss Linked To Mental Decline In Elderly
Older people with hearing deficits are more likely to develop problems with memory.
Flu Stretches Hospitals, Drug Supplies Nationwide
The early flu season has turned severe in some parts of the country.
Americans Sicker Compared To Other Wealthy Nations
Americans die young and have high rates of many types of diseases and injuries.
Coughs Can Last About Two Weeks
There is a disconnect between how long people think a cough should last and how long it actually does.
Sugar And Excess Weight: Evidence Mounts
Eating less sugar is linked with weight loss, according to a new study.
More Than 40 States Get An ‘F’ For Tobacco Control
For its efforts to lessen smoking last year, the Obama administration is getting three D’s and an F.
Which Diet Plans Are Most Popular? Dieters Choose
A recent Consumer Reports survey asked readers to rank popular diet plans. Guess which one won.
Sweetened Drinks Linked To Depression Risk
Drinking sugar-sweetened and diet drinks may be linked with a slightly higher depression risk.
Babies Listen And Learn While In The Womb
Talking to your baby while pregnant may help in language development.
Most Cancer Deaths Continue To Drop
Cancer death rates decreased by 1.6 percent from 2000 to 2009.
Former NFLers At Risk For Brain, Mood Problems
Problems in thinking skills and depression may be more common in former NFL players.
Pediatricians Promote Benefits Of Recess
Recess is not a reward, doctors says. It is necessary and important to help children learn and grow.
A Few Extra Pounds Linked To A Longer Life
People who carry a few extra pounds live longer than those who are normal weight or very obese.
Health Reform: What’s Coming In 2013
This past year has been a big one for the Affordable Care Act. There’s more to come in 2013.
