A high presence of bacteria at the site where fetal membranes rupture may be the key to understanding why some pregnant women experience their "water breaking" prematurely, researchers at Duke Medicine report. The findings, published ...
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High levels of bacteria are associated with water breaking prematurely in pregnant women, a new study indicates. Researchers arrived at their findings by analyzing samples of amniotic sacs (fetal membranes) from 48 women after they gave ...
According to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Food prepared away from home is typically higher in calories and lower in nutrition than food prepared at home, but it now makes up more than one-third of all ...
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: SafeSpout and SafeShower Water Filtration Products Recalled At least one death has been linked to recalled SafeSpout and SafeShower ...
Poring through data from a large sky survey, astronomers have found more than 100 small, dwarf galaxies with characteristics indicating that they harbor massive black holes feeding on surrounding gas. The discovery confounds a common ...
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The DEG: Digital Entertainment Group used its annual cocktail reception here Tuesday to honor 2013's top contributors to the field of digital video entertainment, led by Target as the nation's leading retailer. Target was singled out for ...
New research reveals that Oregon residents covered by Medicaid -- the publicly funded health insurance program for the poor -- are 40 percent more likely to use emergency rooms than people with no insurance. This finding suggests that ...
The Environmental Protection Agency was justified in intervening to examine possible risks of gas drilling to Texas drinking water, the agency's internal watchdog reported Tuesday. But environmentalists say the report raises fresh ...
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Argos teams with Barnardo's and Denise Van Outen for annual event ; Toy Exchange study reveals parents top 10 toys over past 50 years Argos has teamed up with Barnardo's and Denise Van Outen to mark this year's annual Argos Toy Exchange ...
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The drug Arimidex reduces the risk of developing breast cancer by more than 50 percent among postmenopausal women at high risk for the disease, according to a new study. The finding, scheduled for presentation Thursday at the San Antonio ...
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Violent movie characters are also likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual behavior in films rated appropriate for children over 12, according to a new study. "Parents should be aware that youth who watch PG-13 ...
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OSRAM SYLVANIA is demonstrating how innovative SYLVANIA and Traxon lighting solutions can benefit healthcare providers, patients and families in a next-generation inpatient care environment called “Patient Room 2020.” In ...
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A bipartisan group of 13 U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle sent a letter last week to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to move forward with a proposal to modernize the department's poultry ...
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Amcor says the liner features a blend of moisture barrier, mineral oil barrier and breathability that focus on food protection, environmental awareness and cost effectiveness. Independent studies have shown that products packed with an ...
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Senator Chris Coons announces Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative. A new congressional report released Dec. 17, 2013, found that after a decade of devastating declines, the American manufacturing sector is recovering—and now ...