Health News Archive
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![A new survey reveals a slight increase in the number of normal-weight Americans and a slight decrease in the number of overweight and obese individuals. Still, the latter category continues [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Hamburger.jpg "US Obesity Rate Reduces Slightly, Reveals Study")
US Obesity Rate Reduces Slightly, Reveals Study
Posted on October 8, 2011 | No CommentsA new survey reveals a slight increase in the number of normal-weight Americans and a slight decrease in the number of overweight and obese individuals. Still, the latter category continues [...] -
![About 33% of American seniors covered by Medicare plan to undergo surgery in the late phase of their life, reveals a recent study. Doctors are more influenced by availability of [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Relaxing-senior.jpg "US Seniors Undergo Unnecessary Surgeries, Says Study")
US Seniors Undergo Unnecessary Surgeries, Says Study
Posted on October 7, 2011 | No CommentsAbout 33% of American seniors covered by Medicare plan to undergo surgery in the late phase of their life, reveals a recent study. Doctors are more influenced by availability of [...] -
![A new survey reveals that drunken driving is on the decline in the US. Such incidents have declined 30% in the past few years. And, last year’s figures were the [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Drunken-driving.jpg "Drunk Driving is Down, Says CDC")
Drunk Driving is Down, Says CDC
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsA new survey reveals that drunken driving is on the decline in the US. Such incidents have declined 30% in the past few years. And, last year’s figures were the [...] -
![More than 10% of US parents are skipping vaccination for their kids, reveals a new survey. The researchers say this is worrying as it can lead to spreading of diseases [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vaccinated-kid.jpg "Many American Parents Skipping Kids’ Vaccination")
Many American Parents Skipping Kids’ Vaccination
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsMore than 10% of US parents are skipping vaccination for their kids, reveals a new survey. The researchers say this is worrying as it can lead to spreading of diseases [...] -
![California has passed a bill that prevents local authorities from outlawing male circumcision. The bill will have immediate effect. It was passed as a reply to the efforts of local [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "California Vetoes Banning of Male Circumcision")
California Vetoes Banning of Male Circumcision
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No CommentsCalifornia has passed a bill that prevents local authorities from outlawing male circumcision. The bill will have immediate effect. It was passed as a reply to the efforts of local [...] -
![Daily intake of aspirin by seniors is dangerous as it doubles their risk of macular degeneration which can cause vision loss, reveals a recent European study. Though the study does [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Relaxing-seniors.jpg "Daily Intake of Aspirin can Cause Vision Loss")
Daily Intake of Aspirin can Cause Vision Loss
Posted on October 1, 2011 | No CommentsDaily intake of aspirin by seniors is dangerous as it doubles their risk of macular degeneration which can cause vision loss, reveals a recent European study. Though the study does [...] -
![Though growing awareness about the dangers of cigarette smoking has considerably reduced its popularity in the US, certain pockets of workers are still attracted to this habit in large numbers. [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Smoker-and-dog.jpg "Smoking Still Popular among Food Service, Construction and Mining Workers in the US")
Smoking Still Popular among Food Service, Construction and Mining Workers in the US
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsThough growing awareness about the dangers of cigarette smoking has considerably reduced its popularity in the US, certain pockets of workers are still attracted to this habit in large numbers. [...] -
![Cantaloupes grown in Colorado have caused a listeria outbreak in the US killing 13 people and infecting 72 more. The CDC reveals this outbreak is the most severe in over [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Cantaloupe.jpg "Listeria Outbreak Kills 13 People in the US")
Listeria Outbreak Kills 13 People in the US
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsCantaloupes grown in Colorado have caused a listeria outbreak in the US killing 13 people and infecting 72 more. The CDC reveals this outbreak is the most severe in over [...] -
![Health insurance premiums for workers and companies are growing at a rate thrice that of last year and are much more than wage increases, reveals a new survey. Family premiums [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Nurse.jpg "Health Insurance Premiums Jump Up in 2011")
Health Insurance Premiums Jump Up in 2011
Posted on September 28, 2011 | No CommentsHealth insurance premiums for workers and companies are growing at a rate thrice that of last year and are much more than wage increases, reveals a new survey. Family premiums [...] -
![A new survey reveals that 42% of US doctors feel their patients are being given “too much” medical care. The researchers suggest the doctors may be scared of being sued [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Medical-doctor1.jpg "Many Americans getting “too much” health care, say doctors")
Many Americans getting “too much” health care, say doctors
Posted on September 27, 2011 | No CommentsA new survey reveals that 42% of US doctors feel their patients are being given “too much” medical care. The researchers suggest the doctors may be scared of being sued [...]
