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‘Hand-hygiene reduces healthcare-acquired infections’ Khaleej Times Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30 PM PDT The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the number of infections acquired during medical or surgical procedures can be brought down by 50 percent if good hand hygiene is followed. May 5 is observed as ‘World Hand Hygiene Day’. Beaming Up The Glasgow Daily Times Fri, 04 May 2012 22:24 PM PDT  T.J. Samson Community Hospital invited all employees to the construction site of the new T.J. Health Pavilion in Barren River Plaza, L. Rogers Wells Boulevard, on Thursday to sign one of the steel beams being used to frame the new facility.   Noise-free path to sound health The Hindu Fri, 04 May 2012 22:22 PM PDT Continued and prolonged exposure to loud sounds has been known to elevate stress levels and indirectly contribute to altered blood pressure levels, diabetes and increased risk of cardiovascular di... Greater Plymouth Community Center program wins state award The Colonial Fri, 04 May 2012 22:22 PM PDT A Greater Plymouth Community Center fitness program designed to help 7- to 14-year-olds fight childhood obesity has won the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s 2012 Excellence in Programming Award (Health/Fitness/Wellness category). HIV Drug Tenofovir Safe During Pregnancy, Study Suggests MedicineNet.com Fri, 04 May 2012 22:20 PM PDT Title: HIV Drug Tenofovir Safe During Pregnancy, Study Suggests Category: Health News Created: 5/3/2012 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM Santa Cruz High addresses physical education, lack of student health awareness The Eloy Enterprise Fri, 04 May 2012 22:19 PM PDT Childhood obesity is an epidemic in this country. Arizona, alone, is one of the higher ranking states with nearly 18 percent of its children being either overweight or obese. A Heart Disease Veteran at Just Age 12 MedicineNet.com Fri, 04 May 2012 22:19 PM PDT Title: A Heart Disease Veteran at Just Age 12 Category: Health News Created: 5/4/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease MedicineNet.com Fri, 04 May 2012 22:19 PM PDT Title: Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease Category: Health News Created: 5/4/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival MedicineNet.com Fri, 04 May 2012 22:18 PM PDT Title: Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival Category: Health News Created: 5/4/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM Fewer Teens Are Having Sex MedicineNet.com Fri, 04 May 2012 22:18 PM PDT Title: Fewer Teens Are Having Sex Category: Health News Created: 5/4/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM

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