CDC and OSHA Issue Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
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Washington, DC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued new guidance and information for protecting workers from occupational exposure to Zika virus.
FDA proposes ban on electrical stimulation devices intended to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a proposal to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior because they present an unreasonable and substantial risk to public health that cannot be corrected or eliminated through changes to the labeling.
Medicaid expansion significantly boosts insurance coverage among low-income adults
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Los Angeles, California - Researchers at UCLA have that found states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act saw a significant increase in rates of health insurance among low-income adults compared with states that did not expand the program.
UCLA medical and engineering experts team up to improve health care
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Los Angeles, California - The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have formed a new center whose mission is to improve the quality and reliability of new health care technologies, reduce the length and cost of hospital stays, and allow more patients to heal in their own homes.
UCLA research suggests that gut bacteria could help prevent cancer
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Los Angeles, California - Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases. Now, a UCLA study suggests that it could also potentially be used to reduce the risk for some types of cancer.
Americans Living Longer With Disability or Health Issues
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Los Angeles, California - Americans are living longer but in poorer health, according to a new study.
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