Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds
SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has witnessed a modern cheerleading competition will not be surprised to learn that a new study has found that stunts cause 60 percent of cheerleading injuries in the United States...
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When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say
SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep-deprived people may put themselves and others at risk when they need to make split-second decisions, U.S. researchers have found...
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Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?
(HealthDay News) -- Migraines are common in kids, affecting up to 5 percent of grade-school children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians...
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Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Here's what you can do
(HealthDay News) -- Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby...
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Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin
FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Sunscreen can help reduce the risk of skin cancer, but people forget to apply it. Now, researchers say, daily text-message reminders could increase usage...
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