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Restrictions Make Abortions Harder and Later, Not Less Common
By Charlie Gaeta | Jun 16, 2017 02:15 PM EDTAbortion restrictions rose after the 2010 mid-term elections. Pro-ife advocates sought to restrict abortions in many states. This is adversely affecting low-income women.
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Health Disparities Arise due to Location more so than Race
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 18, 2014 01:36 PM EDTA new study found that health disparities exist due to residential location more so than racial background.
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Parental Behaviors could be Setting up their Infants for Obesity
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 18, 2014 11:02 AM EDTA new study reported that parental behaviors can greatly increase an infant's future risk of obesity.
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Increased Cigarette Costs and Smoke-Free Homes Reduce Tobacco Consumption
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 17, 2013 04:07 PM EDTResearchers reported that increasing the cost of cigarettes and promoting smoke-free homes can reduce tobacco consumption.
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Sleeping and TV Routines Can Reduce BMI in Minority Kids, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 09, 2013 03:59 PM EDTResearchers found that interventions on children's TV and sleeping routines can help them reduce their BMI.
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Chronic Stress Can Lead to Biological Changes in Pregnant Women
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 12, 2013 11:43 AM EDTIn a new study, researchers found that pregnant women who suffer from chronic stress have biological changes that leads to the dysregulation of the stress hormone, cortisol.
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NYC Hospitals Offering Veggie and Fruit Prescriptions
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 24, 2013 12:03 PM EDTTwo NYC hospitals will start the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, which aims to give better access to fresh produce for low-income families at risk of obesity.
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Study Finds ‘Crack Babies’ Do Not Suffer from Long-Term Health Issues
By Cheri Cheng | May 27, 2013 10:52 AM EDTResearchers report that the crack babies scare of the 1980s was overblown and dramatized by media.
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Low-Income Teens With Supportive Role Models Have Better Health
By Drishya Nair | Dec 21, 2012 09:16 AM ESTA new study suggests that low-income teenagers who have supportive role models and engage in adaptive strategies have lower levels of a marker for cardiovascular risk when compared to low-income teens who do not have such resources. The background of the study established that low-income teens are more prone to chronic diseases, basically because of their pessimistic view of life and future.The study was conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of British Columbia.
