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Stents as Good as Surgery at Preventing Stroke

Posted: February 26th, 2010, 4:59pm CST

A less invasive approach for clearing clogged neck arteries proved just as effective and safe as surgical treatment for preventing strokes in high-risk patients, according to largest comparison of the two procedures to date.

Salmonella Found in Crushed Red Pepper

Posted: February 26th, 2010, 3:18pm CST

Two wholesale lots of crushed red pepper linked to the ongoing national salmonella outbreak have been recalled -- and the FDA is looking at whether to recall retail products.

Gestational Diabetes Underdiagnosed

Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:18pm CST

In response to research confirming that even small elevations in blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to sick babies, an international panel of experts is recommending sweeping changes in how gestational diabetes is diagnosed.

Talk Therapy May Treat Low Back Pain

Posted: February 25th, 2010, 5:51pm CST

Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, new research suggests.

Belly Fat Is Culprit in Stroke Gender Gap

Posted: February 25th, 2010, 5:49pm CST

The midlife gender gap in stroke rates continues to widen, with women aged 45 to 54 now three times more likely than men in that age group to report having had a stroke.

Wii Games Speed Stroke Rehab

Posted: February 25th, 2010, 4:57pm CST

Active Wii video games may bring some fun into stroke recovery, helping patients to regain lost strength and motor skills in the process.

New Treatment Effective in Killing Lice

Posted: February 25th, 2010, 1:57pm CST

Ulesfia, a new prescription lotion for battling head lice, is highly effective at killing the tiny bugs and is safe for kids as young as 6 months, a study shows.

Lactose intolerance: Too Little Is Known

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 6:23pm CST

In a draft statement on lactose intolerance,an expert panel says we need more research, not necessarily less dairy.

CDC Panel Calls for Flu Vaccine for All

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 6:20pm CST

Everybody, not just those at risk of complications, should get a yearly flu shot, the CDC's immunization advisory panel says.

Strokes Are Increasing Among Young

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 5:49pm CST

Strokes are on the rise among younger people, a group not traditionally considered at high risk for the debilitating condition, researchers report.

Single Men Have Higher Risk of Stroke

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 5:38pm CST

Single and unhappily married men are at increased risk of dying from stroke, suggests a study of more than 10,000 men.

Colleges See Rise in H1N1 Swine Flu

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 5:20pm CST

College campuses are seeing the first uptick in new H1N1 swine flu cases since November.

Osteoporosis Drug May Fight Several Diseases

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 4:04pm CST

The osteoporosis drug lasofoxifene may help postmenopausal women reduce their risk of broken bones as well as fight breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke, a study shows.

Has Swine Flu Peaked?

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 3:49pm CST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it’s too early to say that the current H1N1 pandemic has peaked.

Will Health Care Summit Jump-start Reform?

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:01pm CST

A planned bipartisan health care summit is putting health reform proposals back in the spotlight.

Ovarian Transplant Recipient Gives Birth Twice

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 1:41pm CST

A former cancer patient in Denmark who had an ovarian transplant and gave birth to a daughter after IVF has also had another child who was conceived naturally.

Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Affect Baby?

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:59pm CST

Babies born to women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may experience small delays in reaching certain developmental milestones, but it is not clear if these delays are clinically significant, a study shows.

Hospital Stays Raise Dementia Risk

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:48pm CST

Seniors who have been hospitalized may be more likely to develop dementia and mental decline than seniors who have not been hospitalized, a new study finds.

Sex During Pregnancy: Women Tell All

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 3:39pm CST

Pregnant women often wrongly fear that having sex will harm their baby, but sex is okay throughout a normal pregnancy. Nearly 40% of women have sex in their birth week, researchers find.

Experts: U.S. Is Neglecting Hypertension

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 6:19pm CST

An Institute of Medicine report urges vigorous efforts to reduce high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

Early Pregnancy Weight Gain Ups Diabetes Risk

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 5:47pm CST

Women who gain more weight than is recommended early in pregnancy have an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes later on, a study shows.

Widespread Misperceptions About Lung Cancer

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 5:12pm CST

Most people in the U.S. underestimate the deadliness of lung cancer, a study shows.

Hospital Infections Kill 48,000 Each Year

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 4:42pm CST

Every year, 48,000 Americans die of infections they caught while in the hospital. These preventable infections add $8.1 billion to U.S. health-care costs.

Acupuncture Eases Depression in Pregnancy

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 4:03pm CST

Acupuncture may be an effective way to reduce depression during pregnancy, a new study shows.

Exercise Eases Anxiety in Chronically Ill People

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 3:03pm CST

Regular exercise may relieve anxiety, even among people with chronic illnesses, Archives of Internal Medicine.

Genetic Differences for 'Test Tube' Babies?

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 3:02pm CST

Babies born via IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have more genetic differences than do babies conceived naturally, according to a Pennsylvania researcher, although the majority of the ''test tube'' babies he studied are still within the normal range.

Can a Mid-Day Nap Make You Smarter?

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 10:52am CST

Devote your lunch hour to a restful nap, and you may perform and learn better in the afternoon, a new study suggests.

Children's Choking Risk May Spur Warning Labels for Hot Dogs, Other Foods

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 9:40am CST

The nation’s largest group of pediatric physicians is calling on federal officials and private industry to step up efforts to reduce choking deaths among children.

Hot Dogs, Marshmallows, Candy Choking Kids

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 9:40am CST

The nation’s largest group of pediatric physicians is calling on federal officials and private industry to step up efforts to reduce choking deaths among children.

Anticancer Effects of Aspirin: FAQ

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:09pm CST

Regular aspirin lowers the risk of breast cancer recurrence. WebMD answers frequently asked questions about aspirin and cancer.

BPA Not Linked With Ill Effects in 2 Studies

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 3:08pm CST

In two new studies, researchers conclude that the plastics chemical bisphenol A or BPA is not toxic to the brain nor does it act as a hormone disruptor, altering the age of puberty or reproductive function.

Darkness Spurs Dishonesty

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 2:26pm CST

Beware of dirty tricks in dark rooms. A new study shows dim lighting encourages dishonest and unethical behavior.

Survey: Asthma Control Still Poor

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 5:58pm CST

A new survey finds little change in asthma control over the past decade, despite new and better treatments and a better understanding of the disease.

Next Year, Just 1 Flu Shot

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 5:29pm CST

The H1N1 swine flu vaccine will be included in the 2010-11 fall/winter seasonal flu vaccine for North America, the World Health Organization announced.

Medical Marijuana Has Merit, Research Shows

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 4:37pm CST

Marijuana can be a promising treatment for some specific, pain-related medical conditions, according to California researchers.

New Test Tells if Cancer's Coming Back

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 4:17pm CST

A new kind of cancer test can tell whether -- and when -- a tumor is coming back after initial treatment. The test IDs gene signatures unique to the tumor and may be ready in 2 or 3 years.

Facebook Reflects the Real You

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 3:17pm CST

The image you present to the world on Facebook is likely to reflect the real you.

Green Tea Good for the Eyes?

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 1:29pm CST

Researchers found the healthful compounds responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea are capable of penetrating the tissues of the eyes and have antioxidant activity there.

Frying Meat on Gas Stoves Poses Greater Risk

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 6:05pm CST

Gas stoves may give off more harmful fumes than electric stoves when cooking meat, a study finds.

Study: Happiness Good for the Heart

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 6:05pm CST

Just as depression may increase the risk for heart disease, happiness may protect the heart, new research finds.

Statins May Be Linked to Diabetes Risk

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 5:33pm CST

A study shows cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may slightly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, but experts say the benefits of still far outweigh the risks.

Life Expectancy Up, but So Is Poor Health

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 2:38pm CST

A few facts from the CDC's annual report on U.S. health: Life expectancy is up, but so is poor health, even though personal health care cost each American $6,219.

Ibuprofen May Reduce Risk of Parkinson's

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:53pm CST

People who take ibuprofen may be nearly 40% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

Did Malaria, Bone Disease Kill King Tut?

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 6:36pm CST

Malaria and bone disease may have contributed to the death of King Tut more than 3,300 years ago, a new DNA analysis and other scientific methods indicate.

Migraines in Women May Have Link to MS

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 5:25pm CST

Women with a history of migraines may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women without the headaches, but it is not clear if migraines are a risk factor for the neurological disorder.

New Way to Predict Women's Heart Risk

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 5:11pm CST

New guidelines for predicting women's heart disease risk work well, according to researchers who put the new strategy to the test.

Hormone Heart Risk in Younger Postmenopausal Women

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 4:53pm CST

Women who take combined hormone therapy for just a few years around the time of menopause appear to have a slight increase in heart disease risk, new research suggests.

Rise in Chronic Childhood Health Problems

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 4:18pm CST

Chronic childhood health problems such as obesity, asthma, and learning and behavioral problems are on the rise, more than doubling over a 12-year period, according to a new study.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Has Fishy Odor

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 4:01pm CST

“Dead fish” odor associated with the popular diabetes drug metformin may cause some to discontinue use.

Narcolepsy: Trouble With Tribbles?

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 4:01pm CST

A major cause of narcolepsy appears to be anti-self antibodies that target an RNA sequence called tribbles and kill sleep-regulating brain cells.

New Gene Linked to ADHD

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 3:05pm CST

A newly discovered genetic link may offer new information on the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as help determine who might best respond to treatment.

Cigars, Pipes No Safer Than Cigarettes

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 2:25pm CST

Cigar and pipe smoking, like cigarettes, harm lung function and increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a study finds.

Preventing Recurrent Strokes Needs Improvement

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 3:04pm CST

One in 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another one, and one in four will likely die within one year, according to a new study.

Oxytocin Hormone May Treat Autism

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 2:00pm CST

Oxytocin -- the so-called hormone of love -- may help promote social skills and social behavior in people with high-functioning autism, a study shows.

Gluten-Free Camp Helps Celiac Disease Kids

Posted: February 14th, 2010, 11:03pm CST

A week at a gluten-free camp improves the lives of kids with celiac disease, say researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

1 in 5 Americans Had H1N1 Swine Flu

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 2:39pm CST

The CDC estimates that 57 million Americans -- about a fifth of the population -- have come down with H1N1 swine flu. The death toll is about 11,700.

Can You Treat Acne With an iPhone App?

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 2:24pm CST

Some dermatologists are skeptical about the effectiveness of an iPhone app that promises to treat acne with light therapy.

Kettlebell Workouts Burn Calories Fast

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 1:15pm CST

Working out with kettlebells can burn about 20 calories per minute, a study shows.

Dangerous Cocktail: Energy Drinks + Alcohol

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 10:31am CST

College-age drinkers who swill alcoholic energy-drink cocktails are three times more likely than alcohol-only drinkers to leave a bar drunk.

Bill Clinton Has Coronary Artery Procedure

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:22pm CST

Former President Bill Clinton had two stents placed in a coronary artery.

Chocolate Chips Away at Stroke Risk

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:34pm CST

Eating a little bit of chocolate each week may not only lower the risk of having a stroke, it may also decrease the odds of dying from one.

Elevator Injuries Common Among Elderly

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 12:48pm CST

More than 2,600 older adults wind up in the emergency room each year as a result of an elevator-related injury, a study shows.

Mumps Outbreak Hits New York, New Jersey

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 12:08pm CST

An ongoing mumps outbreak has struck 1,521 in New York and New Jersey.

Mental Illness Manual Rewritten

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 6:00pm CST

A first draft of the new psychiatric manual -- to be finalized in 2013 -- makes major changes in how a wide range of mental illnesses will be diagnosed.

Genetic Mutations Linked to Stuttering

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 4:49pm CST

Researchers have identified three genes that may predispose people to stuttering -- a condition that affects 3 million Americans and 5% of young children.

Obese Children Twice as Likely to Die Young?

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:54pm CST

Childhood obesity more than doubles the risk of dying before age 55, according to a new long-term study that followed nearly 5000 children.

Many Women Misinformed About Heart Disease

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:08pm CST

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, yet nearly half of women would not call 911 if they thought they were having symptoms of a heart attack, a study shows.

Migraines Linked to Heart Attack Risk

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:00pm CST

People who suffer from migraine headaches may be much more likely to have a heart attack as well as a host of risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study.

Percentage of Overweight, Obese Americans Swells

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 1:02pm CST

Despite warnings and pleas for better lifestyle habits from medical experts, Americans are getting bigger, eating less healthy, and exercising less, a new survey finds.

Dry Cleaning Chemical 'Likely' Causes Cancer

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 5:18pm CST

PERC, a chemical used in dry cleaning, is a "likely human carcinogen," the National Academy of Sciences says.

Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 5:05pm CST

Breast cancer patients who take the antidepressant Paxil at the same time as tamoxifen face an increased risk of dying from their disease, a new study shows.

Gastric Banding Surgery Helps Teens Trim Up

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 4:47pm CST

Gastric banding surgery produces substantially more weight loss in obese teens than medical treatment stressing lifestyle changes only, according to a new study.

Gastric Banding Surgery Helps Teens Trim Up

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 4:47pm CST

Gastric banding surgery produces substantially more weight loss in obese teens than medical treatment stressing lifestyle changes only, according to a new study.

Movies Butter Up to Kids Via Junk Food

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 3:51pm CST

Kids are blasted with images of non-nutritious foods and beverages when they go to the movies, a new study says.

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Vitamin D for Mom May Lower Baby’s MS Risk

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 3:04pm CST

Pregnant women who drink plenty of milk may be protecting their child from developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in the future.

IBD Flare-ups May Increase Blood Clot Risk

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 12:29pm CST

Non-hospitalized patients with a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease are 16 times more likely to develop potentially life-threatening blood clots as people without the bowel disorder, new research reveals.

Feeling Gray? Colors May Match Moods

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 12:01pm CST

Depressed people prefer dull colors like gray over brighter hues, British researchers find.

Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 4:39pm CST

Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.

Gout Raises Women's Heart Attack Risk

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 4:04pm CST

Women with gout may face an even greater risk of heart attack as a result of their condition than men.

Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:47pm CST

Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 2:38pm CST

Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.

Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 2:04pm CST

Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.

Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 1:59pm CST

Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 12:00pm CST

Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

Can Beer Build Better Bones?

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 10:42am CST

Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 12:00pm CST

An experimental oral drug that targets the hormone serotonin in the gut successfully reversed bone loss and built new bone in mice.

H1N1 Swine Flu Down, Not Out

Posted: February 5th, 2010, 4:22pm CST

H1N1 swine flu is no longer widespread in any state, but new infections continue and the death rate remains high. Three-fourths of Americans remain unvaccinated.

Just How Real Is 'Pregnancy Brain'?

Posted: February 5th, 2010, 3:47pm CST

Pregnancy and motherhood don't cause women to have memory lapses and other cognitive problems, even though the concept of ''pregnancy brain'' and ''momnesia'' are widely accepted, according to a new study.

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High-Traffic Areas May Lead to Kids’ Obesity

Posted: February 5th, 2010, 3:28pm CST

Traffic congestion may increase the risk of extra weight gain and obesity among children living in areas closer to heavy traffic, new research indicates.

Antidepressant Cymbalta Eases Back Pain

Posted: February 5th, 2010, 2:38pm CST

Cymbalta, a drug used to treat depression, fibromyalgia, and diabetic nerve pain, may also provide relief from hard-to-treat chronic low back pain.

Breakthrough in Creating Artificial Pancreas

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 5:21pm CST

An articifcial pancreas, the Holy Grail of diabetes treatment, may be one step closer.

44% Say 'Breakthrough' Cancer Pain Uncontrolled

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 5:06pm CST

Cancer its treatment can be painful -- but many patients also suffer intense bouts of sudden, crippling pain. Nearly half say treatment does not control this breakthrough pain.

Internet Addiction Linked to Depression

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 4:07pm CST

Internet users who are compulsive about going online and have more social interactions in virtual worlds than the real one may be depressed, according to a new study.

High Altitudes May Lead to Weight Loss

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 10:48am CST

Obese men lost weight when relocated to high altitudes without making other significant lifestyle changes, and they kept some of the weight off for a month.

Vegetative Patients Talk With Brain

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 5:31pm CST

A few patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state can activate different brain areas in response to questions, signaling some level of awareness.

'Prewashed' Salads May Contain Bacteria

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 5:28pm CST

An investigation published in Consumer Reports finds high levels of bacteria commonly linked to poor sanitation and fecal contamination in many "prewashed" packaged salads.

When Wii Goes Wrong: Video Game Injuries

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 4:04pm CST

A healthy 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom suffered a fracture in her right foot when she fell off a Wii Fit balance board, says a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Heavy Backpacks Strain Kids' Spines

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:11pm CST

A new study shows heavy backpacks place significant strain on children's spines and may lead to back pain.

Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 12:54pm CST

Inner-city asthma sufferers who take herbal remedies tend to have worse symptoms and less inhaler use. They may rely too much on herbs -- or use them because inhalers aren't helping.

Missing Genes Linked to Extreme Obesity

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 12:24pm CST

Missing genes may be behind at least some cases of morbid or extreme obesity, according to a new study.

Low Serotonin Levels May Be Key to SIDS

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 3:03pm CST

Lower levels of the hormone serotonin may help explain why some infants succumb to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.

Economic Sign? Tooth Fairy Is Paying More

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 1:42pm CST

A new poll shows the average tooth fairy dividend is up 13% from last year, from $1.88 to $2.13 per tooth nationwide.

Study Linking Autism to Vaccine Retracted

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 11:22am CST

The Lancet formally retracted a discredited 1998 study that linked autism to the childhood MMR vaccine after a U.K. regulatory agency found the researchers acted "dishonestly" and "irresponsibly."

Herbal Remedies May Be Risky With Heart Drugs

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 5:47pm CST

Patients taking heart drugs are at risk for potentially dangerous interactions when they also take herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, and garlic, an analysis shows.

5 Questions Find Hidden Celiac Disease in Kids

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 5:07pm CST

Kids with celiac disease need a gluten-free diet, but celiac disease isn't diagnosed in half of kids who have it. Asking 5 simple questions helps, a Danish study finds.

Heart Risk From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 4:34pm CST

Androgen-blocking hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise the risk of heart disease, warns an expert panel representing heart, cancer, and urology organizations.

Fish Oil May Fight Psychosis

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 4:22pm CST

Twelve weeks of fish-oil pills made teens at high risk of psychosis much less likely to become psychotic for at least one year, a placebo-controlled trial finds.

Antidepressant May Help in Stroke Recovery

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:45pm CST

A common antidepressant may help restore brain function and aid in stroke recovery, a study shows.

Metformin May Help Obese Teens Lose Weight

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:37pm CST

The diabetes drug metformin may help obese teenagers lose weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.

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‘Abstinence-Only’ Delays Sex in Young Teens

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:25pm CST

Researchers found an abstinence-only program to be as effective as safe-sex education or a combination approach and more effective than nothing at all for delaying the onset of sexual activity in preteens and young teens.

Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging?

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 1:16pm CST

Getting less sleep at night may be a normal part of the healthy aging process and nothing to worry about for most healthy adults.

Parenthood Offers Motivation to Quit Smoking

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 11:29am CST

With a little gentle prodding, new parents can be motivated to make more attempts to quit smoking, a new study says.

Helmet a 'Must' for Skier Safety

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 11:09am CST

Wearing helmets significantly reduces the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders, a new study shows.

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