HealthNews of the Week
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Study finds uninsured trauma patients much more likely to die in ER
“Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study,…”

Why Bees Vanish
“It patiently unravels the mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) implicated in the mass disappearance of honeybees from their hives across the world.”

Some Obese People Perceive Body Size as OK, Dismiss Need to Lose Weight
“Some obese people misperceive that their body size is normal and think they don’t need to lose weight, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2009.”

Study Ties Restrooms to Illnesses on Cruises
“Taking the logic a little further, the data from this study gives weight to the idea that a lowered LDL doesn’t reduce plaque growth.”

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