Wednesday 4 January 2023

Snow Shoveling and Health Hazards: How to Clear Snow Safely This Winter

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Snow shoveling can be dangerous: One study found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious injuries and almost 100 deaths annually. So before you reach for your shovel, or even your snow blower, familiarize yourself with the risks and take precautions.



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Even With Insurance, ERs Can Cost a Bundle

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Average out-of-pocket costs for emergency care surpass the savings of many patients. And the bills can be far higher than that, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report.



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FDA Says Retail Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a regulatory change that allows retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills.



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Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains

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A new study examines whether frequent checking of social media sites (Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat) is associated with changes in functional brain development in these early adolescents, about age 12.



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Tuesday 3 January 2023

Flu Activity Falls for the Fourth Straight Week

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December brought a drop in infections, but outpatient visits and hospitalizations for influenza remain higher than expected.



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