Monday, 9 September 2019

Back-to-School Sports Test

Kids are getting ready for a new school year. When after-school activities include sports, they may need a pre-participation physical examination, which is different from the yearly physical exam you might be used to for your child.



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FDA Warns Juul About Illegal Marketing Claims

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A warning letter has been sent to Juul Labs Inc. about illegal claims that its electronic cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes, including a presentation to students, the FDA says.



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Drink Coffee, Avoid Gallstones?

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To the many ways in which coffee seems to confer unexpected health benefits, add a lowered risk of painful gallstones.



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Juul Violated Federal Rules by Marketing Vaping Products as Safer Than Cigarettes, F.D.A. Says


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Steady Rise in Pregnant Women's Blood Pressure

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Over the past four decades, the U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of pregnant women with high blood pressure, new research reveals.



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