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Anchor lead: The US public really doesn’t have to worry much about Ebola, Elizabeth Tracey reports Death from Ebola virus infection is horrific, and images from Africa have fueled public hysteria about the risks of contracting the infection. Gabor Kelen, …
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Anchor lead: While almost 40,000 people die each year from suicide, many more attempts are made, Elizabeth Tracey reports Middle-aged people comprise the fastest growing group of those who attempt suicide and show up in emergency departments, a recent study …
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Anchor lead: More and more middle-aged people are showing up in emergency departments after attempting suicide, Elizabeth Tracey reports Emergency departments nationwide are seeing many more people in the 45 to 64 year old age range attempting suicide, a recent …
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Anchor lead: Turns out marathon runners face a bigger risk than heart attacks, Elizabeth Tracey reports We’ve all heard the stories of marathon runners, ostensibly at the peak of physical fitness, suffering heart attacks and dying while in a race. …
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Anchor lead: Just five minutes of running most days provides big health benefits, Elizabeth Tracey reports Are you willing to spend five minutes most days of the week in exercise to substantially reduce your risk of mortality? A recently published …
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Anchor lead: Most women can give routine pelvic exams a miss, Elizabeth Tracey reports Most women don’t need routine screening pelvic examinations, the American College of Physicians has advised. Does this mean women may miss opportunities for things like ovarian …
