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Neural tube defects have fallen 35 percent in the United States since mandatory folic acid fortification of enriched grain products was introduced in 1998; however

CDC: Neural Tube Defects Declining in the United States

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Still, not enough women are getting enough folic acid
An aerobic exercise program can reduce fatigue in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer

Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue With Radiotherapy for Breast CA

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Findings in a quasi-experimental study of Taiwanese women with early-stage breast cancer
Working long hours may raise the risk for alcohol abuse

Working Long Hours? Beware Risky Alcohol Consumption

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Researchers find link between long hours on the job and excess alcohol consumption
From 1988 to 2012

Antenatal Corticosteroid Use Up, Even When Not Optimal

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From 1988 to 2012, increase in optimal, suboptimal, and questionably appropriate use
Trends show that diabetes incidence has stayed higher in recent decades than it was in the 1970s

Obesity Up in Past Decade, but Diabetes Incidence Stable

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Risk of new-onset diabetes higher in the 1990s and 2000s than in the 1970s
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is associated with higher risk of endometrial cancer

Metabolic Sx Tied to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer

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Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter
The chances of being diagnosed with early breast cancer

Race, Ethnicity Impact Breast Cancer Prognosis

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New research finds biological differences in tumor type, behavior
In many cases

Many Women Receive Unnecessary Hysterectomies

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Alternative treatments for benign indications, such as uterine fibroids, are often underused
Guidelines have been developed for clinical documentation and interrelated issues. The position paper has been published online Jan. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century

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Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
Researchers found that of 68

Over 10 Percent of Patients Taking Aspirin Inappropriately

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For many users, odds of heart attack, stroke are lower than risk of serious bleeding