January 4, 2017

Woman-eating-fruit

Vast majority of Americans aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables: CDC study

Washington — Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. adults don't consume the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
Metro

Take public transit to work? Your hearing may be at risk, researchers say

Toronto — Brief episodes of intense noise exposure for city commuters – particularly those in and around public transit vehicles – could prove damaging in the long term, researchers from the University of Toronto warn in a new study. Read more
Pills

Do non-opioids treat leg, arm pain just as well as opioids? Researchers say yes

Albany, NY — Non-opioid painkillers are as effective as opioids in treating acute arm or leg pain in adults, according to researchers from Albany Medical College and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Read more
Prescription-drugs-driving

People who take certain prescription drugs often aren't told their driving may be affected, study finds

Morgantown, WV — People who are prescribed sedatives or narcotics often receive warnings about the medications' possible effect on driving ability, but those prescribed antidepressants or stimulants – such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications – aren't cautioned as frequently, according to a recent study from West Virginia University. Read more
Hispanic-worker

On-the-job exposure to solvents may raise blood pressure risk

Chicago — People exposed to organic solvents on the job may have a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a recent study of Latino workers. Read more
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