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Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants
Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions
Independent Audit of Global Child Immunizations Urged
Survey finds overpayments to some countries where data doesn't match WHO reports
Nature’s Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S.
But new 'death map' shows that no region is truly safe from extreme heat, weather
Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines
150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week
A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
Findings cut across race, education levels, and could affect quality of health care, study says
Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
Poverty, social deprivation among factors boosting odds of preeclampsia, hypertension
HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought
Rise of cities, risky behavior in west central Africa between 1884 and 1924 at root, study says
Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers
3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests
Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
International study debunks some commonly held beliefs about this type of cancer
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