New study finds household plastics linked to heart disease deaths worldwide
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- May 1, 2025
A project at seven big hospitals reduced infections after colorectal surgeries by nearly one-third. It prevented an estimated 135 infections, saving almost $4 million, the Joint Commission hospital regulating group and the American College of Surgeons announced Wednesday. The two groups directed the 2 1/2-year project. Solutions such as germ-fighting soap and wound-protecting devices were
READ MOREMany of us mark the start of the holiday season by the vine-like crawl of festive lights on more and more houses throughout our neighborhoods, or by the influx of relatives on Thanksgiving. Others see the holidays as having started two weeks ago – with the start of the Hallmark Channel’s 2012 edition of The
READ MOREDenise Austin’s new book, Side Effect: Skinny offers tips on nutrition, exercise, and how to shed pounds permanently and maintain a fitness program for life. Philly.com, 11/26/2012
READ MOREWhile women are graduating from college at ever-increasing rates, the amount of high-growth companies they start is still unacceptably low. What can we do to tip that balance? Co.Exist, November
READ MOREThe type of parental help a child needs with homework is determined by that child's age, research shows. Should parents stay up half the night with procrastinating kids to help them finish research papers or let them face the consequences? The answer seems to be that it depends on how old the kids are, because
READ MOREWho provides the magic glue that keeps many marriages together? Surprisingly, research shows it can come down to the son-in-law. Charming your wife's parents can actually help make your marriage last! The Wall Street Journal, 11/27/2012
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