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Overall environmental quality is strongly associated with increased cancer risk

Poor Environmental Quality Tied to Higher Cancer Rates

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Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, researchers say
Most of the salt that Americans consume comes from processed foods and restaurant meals

Only 10 Percent of Daily Salt Intake Comes From Shaker

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Processed foods, restaurant meals account for most sodium intake in average U.S. diet
An evidence-based medicine course has some positive effect on medical student critical thinking

Evidence-Based Medicine Course Beneficial for Critical Thinking

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Significant mean differences in confidence, inquisitiveness, overall score for undergrads
For children with cancer

Movies Can Replace Anesthesia for Children Receiving Radiation

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Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, researchers say
EpiPens can remain effective years after their expiration date

EpiPens Found to Still Be Viable Long After Expiration Date

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Process for establishing expiration dates for EpiPens should be revised, researchers say
Clinicians should not routinely screen adults for thyroid cancer if they have no symptoms or warning signs of the disease

USPSTF Does Not Recommend Routine Thyroid Cancer Screening

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms guidelines it issued in 1996 and 2016
More women than men leave the practice of medicine

More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine

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Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
Girls with early pubertal development may be more vulnerable to abuse from a boyfriend

Early Puberty in Girls May Be Risk Factor for Physical, Sexual Abuse

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30 percent of study group said they'd experienced some kind of physical or verbal dating abuse
Life expectancy can differ by as much as two decades between various U.S. counties

Geographic Disparities Seen for Longevity in the United States

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Researchers find life expectancy differs by as much as 20 years in different counties
Breastfeeding can seed good bacteria in an infant's digestive system

Breastfeeding Plays Key Role in Ensuring Healthy Infant Gut

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Dose-dependent relationship, even after introduction of solid foods