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from or mentioning the United States of America
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Zimbabwe water and sanitation sector to receive a boost
Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) to expand
Children, males and blacks are at increased risk for food allergies
A recent study has estimated that 2.5% of the United States population (that is about 7.6 million Americans), have food allergies. Food allergy rates were found to be higher for children, non-Hispa...
NIH announces five Botanical Research Centers
Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers selected to be jointly funded by the Office of D...
Women with osteoporosis suffer more if they have previously broken a bone,
A study of more than 60,000 women living in many different countries around the world has increased knowledge about the relationship between osteoporosis and fractures. Osteoporosis is more common ...
Women's cholesterol levels vary with phase of menstrual cycle
The authors of the study found that women's total cholesterol levels rise as estrogen levels increase during the monthly menstrual cycle, drop shortly before ovulation, then decrease more rapidly...
Genomic mapping identifies largest yet set of genes associated with heart disease
Scanning the genomes of more than 100,000 people from all over the world, scientists report the largest set of genes discovered underlying high cholesterol and high triglycerides — the major risk f...
Prolonged survival of untreated HIV-infected adults with weak immune systems
Annual federal statistics compilation reports 2nd decline in preterm births (USA)
Preterm births and adolescent births declined, eighth graders' math and reading scores increased, and more children had health insurance, according to the federal government’s annual statistical re...
Eating processed meats may increase risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Although most dietary guidelines recommend reducing meat consumption, prior individual studies have shown mixed results for relationships between meat consumption and cardiovascular diseases and di...
NHLBI, CDC Launch Surveillance and Research Program for Inherited Blood Diseases
Medical researchers are developing a new surveillance system to determine the number of patients diagnosed with a family of inherited blood disorders known as hemoglobinopathies, including sickle c...
Lifting of ban on foreign nationals with HIV entering the USA
On 4th January 2010 the ban on foreign nationals with HIV entering the USA will be lifted. The ban has been in place since 1987. President Obama described the 22-year-old policy as a "decision root...
Lavadin essential oil to manage anxiety before surgery
Preoperative anxiety is common among patients about to undergo surgical procedures. According to a recent study in the USA, lavandin essential oil may be a simple, low-risk, cost-effective assistan...
Government of Canada Works with Ontario to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs
The Canadian government is working with provinces and communities to help prevent the use of drugs among youth. This project will provide public health professionals in Ontario with the tools they ...
Campaigners put HIV testing on the parliamentary agenda
Campaigners met with MPs and senior primary care trust staff at a parliamentary event today to raise awareness of HIV and discuss ways to increase HIV testing.
Historic Bill Signing on Tobacco Regulation
As long-time advocates for strong regulation of the tobacco industry, the AMA is honored to stand with President Obama today as he signs the historic tobacco law. Today’s historic bill signing is a...
