US women dying younger than their mothers

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Olshansky points out that female obesity and drug abuse have risen dramatically over the past two decades, and may also play a role in mortality rates. Researchers are hopeful that the expansion of health-care coverage under the Affordable … Smoking …
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Health law could overwhelm addiction services

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Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance. But that barrier crumbles in …
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Michael Douglas' petition to see incarcerated son deleted from campaign …

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But the campaign was taken down from the site on Tuesday, reportedly due to petition organisers not wanting to give special treatment to a movie star. Fighting for their son: Michael Douglas and his ex wife Diandra Luker are seeking … Initially …
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Drug-dependent babies on the rise in UC

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Depending on the degree of exposure, babies usually develop NAS symptoms within 48 hours of birth and can remain hospitalized for several weeks as they recover. “They start shaking, slobbering, sweating, crying uncontrollably, vomiting, … Researching …
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