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Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.
Health & Safety
50 Years of Smoking Warnings
It's been 50 years since U-S Surgeon General Luther Terry issued the first report on the health consequences of smoking.
Cash Or Credit? How Kids Pay For School Lunch Matters For Health
A study in the journal Obesity found that students who used credit or debit cards in the school cafeteria chose fewer fruits and vegetables and more desserts than kids paying with cash. But the researchers say schools should work with the bias instead of trying to fight it.
Coffee Myth-Busting: Cup Of Joe May Help Hydration And Memory
A new study adds to the evidence that among everyday coffee drinkers, the old wives' tale that coffee will lead to dehydration is really just that: a tale. Another study found that caffeine may help to consolidate memories in the short term, but may not help retrieve old memories.
Pain In The Back? Exercise May Help You Learn Not To Feel It
There's evidence that many standard treatments for back pain — including surgery, spinal injections and painkillers — are often ineffective and can even worsen and prolong the problem.
Soon To Be Big In Japan, Jim Beam's Roots To Stay In Kentucky
In a deal worth some $16 billion, Japanese beverage giant Suntory is buying Beam Inc., maker of Jim Beam bourbon and owner of well-known American brands such as Maker's Mark. Industry leaders say it's a reflection of bourbon's exploding popularity in Asian markets, but some wonder if the new owners will preserve bourbon's Kentucky heritage.
Asheboro Church Collecting Bottled Water to Help West Virginia Residents
One Piedmont church is expanding its mission field across the border to help neighbors in need.
Tech Ventures in Georgia Prosper As Health Care Law Kicks In
In a state where politicians have adamantly rejected the Affordable Care Act, the area around Atlanta has a growing number of health tech companies. Many are seeing business benefits from the law. Companies that once would have been a hard sell are seeing more sales and customers.
Blood Donations Down in Many Areas Because Of Severe Cold Weather
The severe cold snap that gripped the country over the past several days has kept many people at home. Financial experts estimate the extreme cold weather could cost the U.S. economy up to $5 billion. But the severe cold weather also impacted donations at blood banks.
Health Care Costs Grew More Slowly Than The Economy In 2012
Health care costs grew at 3.7 percent in 2012, the fourth year of a trend of smaller annual increases. The Obama administration says that the Affordable Care Act is a factor. But the actuaries who wrote the report beg to differ, saying the recession is a more likely cause.