Few U.S. children meet guidelines for exercise, screen time
Few U.S. children meet all three guidelines for physical activity, screen time, and sleep, according to a study published online
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Many U.S. children eligible for type 2 diabetes screening
(HealthDay)—Many children are eligible for type 2 diabetes screening, but few test positive for prediabetes or diabetes, according to a
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U.S. grandparents are raising millions of kids, and it’s tough
(HealthDay)—Nearly 3 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents, and life has placed these kids on
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‘She can’t get away’: U.S. lockdowns trigger surge in domestic violence
People sheltering in place to avoid the threat of COVID-19 are finding themselves trapped with a more familiar source of
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State-level data misses growing coronavirus hot spots in U.S., including in the South
Though urban areas like New York City are getting the lion’s share of media attention for their coronavirus outbreaks, there
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Disaster response expert explains why the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for the pandemic
As the spread of COVID-19 disrupts life in many areas of the United States, the question comes to mind: Why
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Nearly half of U.S. smokers not advised by doctors to quit
Too few American smokers are advised by their doctors to quit, according to a report released Thursday by U.S. Surgeon
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Cost of waste in U.S. health system estimated
(HealthDay)—The estimated cost of waste in the U.S. health care system varies from $760 to $935 billion, according to a
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