Half of high-school girls who drink binge drink

Sobering statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that in 2011, more than half of high-school girls who consumed alcohol reported binge drinking. The findings highlight a serious and growing health issue for women. » More

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Young children still bear burden of influenza

The 2012-2013 influenza season has not yet reached its halfway point, but already 18 pediatric deaths have been reported nationwide. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that despite expanded vaccine recommendations, many young children are not sufficiently protected against seasonal influenza. » More

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US kids miss set goals for exercise, screen time

Most US elementary school-aged children are not meeting recommended daily goals for physical activity nor are they within daily limits for screen time, says new research. The findings support additional interventions to prevent childhood obesity.
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Debt may lead residents to primary care

Pediatric residents who have high educational debt may opt for primary care or hospitalist practice instead of a subspecialist career. A new study looked at the relationship between medical school debt and clinical practice goals. » More

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