Category: The Pulse
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Dental X-rays, tumors linked
The risk of non-malignant brain tumors increases with exposure to X-rays.
This article was published on 04.19.12
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Fewer doctor visits, less medication
There was a decrease in prescribed medicine and clinical visits in 2011.
This article was published on 04.19.12
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Don’t drug your livestock
FDA requires prescription for use of antibiotics in farm animals for the first time.
This article was published on 04.19.12
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Big money for state nursing programs
About $2.8 million was awarded to 17 nursing schools throughout the state.
This article was published on 04.12.12
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Feds nix BPA ban
The Food and Drug Administration has denied a petition to remove BPA from food and food products.
This article was published on 04.12.12
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Meditating makes people happier, nicer
A UCSF study has linked meditation to positive improvements in emotional behavior.
This article was published on 04.12.12
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Red meat is risky
Consumption has been linked to an increased risk of an early death.
This article was published on 04.05.12
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Fitness, nutrition slow obesity rates
A UC Davis study credits improved obesity rates to statewide nutrition and fitness standards.
This article was published on 04.05.12
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A very deadly habit
Tobacco use is projected to kill a billion people by the end of the century.
This article was published on 04.05.12
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Cell phone use linked to ADHD
A Yale study found mice showed symptoms of ADHD after being exposed to cell phone radiation.
This article was published on 03.29.12
April 19, 2012
CN&R Vol 35 Issue 35
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CN&R Vol 35 Issue 34
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CN&R Vol 35 Issue 33
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CN&R Vol 35 Issue 32