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    Feb 22, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  1. Tuberculosis outbreak: Health workers ID 4,650 at risk in L.A.

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    TB outbreak: Health workers have identified about 4,650 people who were probably exposed to a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis on downtown Los Angeles' skid row and trying to track them down for testing and treatment....
    2. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. U.S. tobacco control efforts lagging, American Lung Assn. says

    Every year since 2002, the American Lung Assn. has issued a report on the state of tobacco control in the U.S. and its member states. The report looks at what the federal government, states and cities are doing to prevent tobacco use, help people quit and protect the public from secondhand smoke.
    Every year since 2002, the American Lung Assn. has issued a report on the state of tobacco control in the U.S. and its member states. The report looks at what the federal government, states and cities are doing to prevent tobacco use, help people quit and...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Human Rights, Government, Food and Drug Administration, Tobacco Products

    3. Feb 21, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Tuberculosis outbreak in downtown L.A. sparks federal effort

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    Public health officials have launched a new, coordinated effort to contain a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis in downtown L.A.’s skid row, including searching for more than 4,500 people who may have been exposed to the disease. The Centers for...
    4. Feb 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Fatal drug overdoses in U.S. increase for 11th consecutive year

    Fatal drug overdoses have increased for the 11th consecutive year in the United States, new data show.
    Fatal drug overdoses have increased for the 11th consecutive year in the United States, new data show. According to a research letter published Tuesday from the National Center for Health Statistics, 38,329 people died of drug overdoses in the United...

    Tags: Heroin, Alprazolam (drug), Lorazepam (drug), OxyContin (drug), Methadone (drug)

    5. Dec 31, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Recess 'crucial' for school kids, pediatricians say

    Give kids a break, doctors said Monday — or you might find that they have trouble paying attention in the classroom.
    Give kids a break, doctors said Monday — or you might find that they have trouble paying attention in the classroom. In a policy statement released on Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on School Health, pediatricians...

    Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health and Safety at School, Medical Specialization

    6. Jan 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Leafy greens responsible for 46% of food-borne infections, CDC says

    Though leafy greens accounted for the most U.S. food-related illnesses, poultry caused the most deaths, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.
    Though leafy greens accounted for the most U.S. food-related illnesses, poultry caused the most deaths, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The Atlanta-based agency examined 4,589 food-related disease outbreaks from 1998 to...

    Tags: Disease Prevention, Calicivirus, Symptoms, Salmonella Infection, Diseases and Illnesses

    7. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. American drivers text more than European motorists

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    OMG!  Far more Americans use a cellphone and text while behind the wheel than their European counterparts, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionreported. Nearly a third of U.S. drivers aged 18 to 64 admitted they had read or sent a text...

    Tags: Disease Prevention, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom

    8. Feb 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Staying healthy while traveling

    Robert Reid frequently gets sick when he travels. He has suffered dehydration, heat exhaustion, food poisoning and bronchitis. "I thought I was dying when I had several days of bronchitis in Vietnam," said Reid, the U.S. Lonely Planet editor. "Same for when I had a tropical fungus growing out of my toe."
    Robert Reid frequently gets sick when he travels. He has suffered dehydration, heat exhaustion, food poisoning and bronchitis. "I thought I was dying when I had several days of bronchitis in Vietnam," said Reid, the U.S. Lonely Planet editor. "Same for...

    Tags: Vaccines, Hospitals and Clinics, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, American Heart Association

    9. Feb 16, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  9. Taking aim at the gun industry

    We've all heard the saw about California being hostile to industry. Here's an industry that indisputably has grounds for complaint: the gun industry.
    We've all heard the saw about California being hostile to industry. Here's an industry that indisputably has grounds for complaint: the gun industry. Finally, the Legislature is getting something right. According to many experts, California's firearms...

    Tags: Elections, Finance, Litigation and Regulation, Career and Workplace, Weaponry

    10. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Persistent strain of TB claims victims on L.A.'s skid row

    Public health officials have launched a new, coordinated attack to contain a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis on downtown Los Angeles' skid row, including a search for more than 4,500 people who may have been exposed to the disease.
    Public health officials have launched a new, coordinated attack to contain a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis on downtown Los Angeles' skid row, including a search for more than 4,500 people who may have been exposed to the disease. The Centers for...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Symptoms, Health Organizations, Homelessness, Coughing

    11. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Hi there. What's your sign? Have any STDs?

    One key to launching a successful business is finding the right problem to solve. That's why so many entrepreneurs are inspired by problems they encounter themselves or that stymie their family and friends.
    One key to launching a successful business is finding the right problem to solve. That's why so many entrepreneurs are inspired by problems they encounter themselves or that stymie their family and friends. The trick is not confusing an anecdote for a...

    Tags: Chlamydia , Vaccines, Hepatitis C , Syphilis, Hepatitis

    12. Feb 11, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  12. ‘Walking Dead’ returns: Why you should (not) fear zombie apocalypse

    Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles Times
    As those who tuned in to Sunday night’s “Walking Dead” know, the zombie apocalypse is just around the corner. “Walking ......
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