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U.S. Births Continue to Fall, Dropping by 17% Since 2007

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birth numbers have fallen by 17% since peaking in 2007, according to. TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 -- Final government data finds the number of U.S. births falling by 2% last year compared to 2022, continuing a decades-long decline.Overall, annual U.S.

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Toxic elements found in stranded whales, dolphins over 15 years

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Researchers evaluated the prevalence, concentration and tissue distribution of essential and non-essential trace elements, including heavy metal toxicants in tissue (blubber, kidney, liver, skeletal muscle, skin) and fecal samples collected from 90 whales and dolphins stranded in Georgia and Florida from 2007 to 2021.

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New research explains 'Atlantification' of the Arctic Ocean

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New research by an international team of scientists explains what's behind a stalled trend in Arctic Ocean sea ice loss since 2007. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea ice will occur when an atmospheric feature known as the Arctic dipole reverses itself in its recurring cycle.

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Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to approve new draft guidelines for hospital infection control this week, the first update since 2007. FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 -- Advisors to the U.S. But healthcare workers worry whether the.

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Rates for Suicides, Homicides Keep Rising for Young Americans

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Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds soared 62% -- from 6.8 THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 -- Suicides and homicides among young Americans are steadily increasing, U.S. federal health officials reported Thursday. to 11 per.

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Progress Toward a New GAD Treatment Paradigm

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Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer of MindMed | Generalized anxiety disorder afflicts millions however, the latest treatment was approved in 2007. Now MindMed is advancing a new treatment paradigm.

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Checklist for a Successful Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)

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Established by the FDA under the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 , REMS programs provide essential information and tools to both patients and healthcare providers. By informing stakeholders about the risks associated with specific drugs, REMS programs aim to prevent misuse and enhance patient safety.

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