March 29, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Risk of autism is not increased by ‘too many vaccines too soon,’ study shows

Although scientific evidence suggests that vaccines do not cause autism, approximately one-third of parents continue to express concern that they do; nearly 1 in 10 parents refuse or delay vaccinations because they believe it is safer than following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) schedule. A primary concern is the number of vaccines administered, both on a single day and cumulatively over the first 2 years of life. Researchers concluded that there is no association between receiving “too many vaccines too soon” and autism. Continue reading

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January 31, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Which foods make Americans ill? Whether chicken or salad, food safety at home is key to avoiding illness

A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of this study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the… Continue reading

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October 8, 2012
by Reduce
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Study tests potential new drug to reduce pain and symptoms of endometriosis

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), endometriosis, a gynecological disorder in which cells from the uterus lining grow in other areas of the body, is the number one reason for a hysterectomy in women ages 18-35. Current treatment option… Continue reading

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May 9, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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US obesity rates continue to soar, in part because of automobile dependence

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
The headline in Tuesday’s USA Today was shocking: “Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030.”  That is nearly triple the rate experienc… Continue reading

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November 23, 2010
by Reduce
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Four steps to reduce diabetes risk

Half of all Americans may be diabetic or prediabetic by 2020, a report from an insurance company warned Tuesday. That’s an even bleaker projection than the Centers for Disease Control’s recent estimate that one in three Americans would have diabetes by 2050. Continue reading

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