Deadline arrives for 9/11 victim fundUSA TODAYWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — John Leonard, a former fire lieutenant at 60 Engine Company in the Bronx, considers himself lucky he doesn't suffer from cancer after working at the World Trade Center site on…
Rehab centers struggle to keep drugs out – USA TODAY
Rehab centers struggle to keep drugs outUSA TODAYWhen Bethany Ehrhart, 23, wanted to kick her addiction to painkillers, her mother, Darlene, found the money for top-of-the-line treatment at the world-renowned Betty Ford Center. A week after her arrival at the…
States tackle chronic absence in schools – USA TODAY
States tackle chronic absence in schoolsUSA TODAYAdvocates note that all the school reform in the world won't help students who aren't in school. Chang says states can play an important role in investigating chronic absence by helping school districts ……
Today Is World Asthma Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Today is World Asthma Day. It’s part of an initiative to inform people of the triggers, treatments and consequences of the disease. More people are being diagnosed with Asthma and proper treatment is the key to managing…
Sloane Stephens, Caroline Wozniacki win at New Haven Open – USA TODAY
FOXSports.com Sloane Stephens, Caroline Wozniacki win at New Haven OpenUSA TODAYStephens, who beat Serena Williams to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open in January and made the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in July, came into the match ranked 17th in…
Steamboat briefs: CDOT releases information about road closures during Pro … – Steamboat Pilot & Today
Steamboat briefs: CDOT releases information about road closures during Pro …Steamboat Pilot & TodayThe Challenge will bring some of the world's top cyclists and fans to Colorado on Monday through Sunday. Racers will navigate nearly 600 miles of terrain during…
Report shows open-air burn pits still used at bases – USA TODAY
Report shows open-air burn pits still used at basesUSA TODAY… General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report shows that "the toxic smoke from burning solid waste each day increases the long-term health risks for camp personnel, including reduced lung function and exacerbated…
Conversations with … Walter Willett, MD – MedPage Today
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Historic, dangerous heat wave scorches western USA – USA TODAY
Historic, dangerous heat wave scorches western USAUSA TODAYInfants and children, the elderly, as well as those with chronic medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, asthma, hypertension and diabetes are at increased risk for heat-related illness, according to Robert Glatter,…
Teen hopes her story of living with HIV helps others – USA TODAY
Teen hopes her story of living with HIV helps othersUSA TODAY"I always thought I was taking medication because I had asthma," Paige said. "I started hearing the word HIV and I pieced it together." Wanting to know more, she approached…