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Philadelphia – Could Humpty Dumpty prevent a great fall? One researcher says nursery rhymes can call attention to safety measures that can help people avoid injuries.
Menomonee Falls, WI — Americans are washing their hands less frequently as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, results of a recent survey show.
Philadelphia — Cannabis users are more likely to experience extremes in nightly sleep duration, according to a recent study led by a Thomas Jefferson University researcher.
Stanford, CA — The swish of the net. The squeak of shoes on the court. The pop of a knee? A recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that basketball players who frequently drive to the basket may be more likely to experience a torn ACL.
Chicago — If you smoke, you’re at greater risk of dying of heart disease than lung cancer – with fatal heart attacks and strokes often striking without prior warning, according to a recent study.
Houston — Adopting the credo “20 for seven” this February – which is American Heart Month – and beyond may boost your heart health 24/7 for two extra decades, regardless of your genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease.
San Francisco — Chicken wings and chili aren’t the only potential overindulgences to be careful about on Super Bowl Sunday. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during major sporting events and holidays may increase your risk of an episode of atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.
Washington — Millions of fans will gather around their TVs on Feb. 13 for Super Bowl LVI – and chances are good they’ll indulge in a culinary spread fit for football’s biggest game of the season. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding hosts that guests could get sacked with a foodborne illness if proper safety precautions aren’t taken.