Violence lowers U S life expectancy in wealthier nations
A report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine finds the United States suffers higher violent death rates and poorer health outcomes than peers, linked to gun storage, calories, accidents, and social factors. It notes U S male life span at 75.6 and female at 80.7, with uninsured, poverty, and access issues contributing. The study draws on data from the late 1990s to 2008 and cites Newtown as a timely reminder of gun violence.
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U S Health Gaps Highlighted By Study Panel
A panel reviewing international health data cites infant mortality and low birth weight, adolescent pregnancy, drug deaths, obesity, heart disease, injuries, and violence as key U S shortcomings. Dr Steven H Woolf of Virginia Commonwealth University led the group noting these trends hinder optimal health outcomes.
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Obama picks Jacob Lew for treasury secretary amid debt talks
President Obama plans to name Jacob Lew as treasury secretary to replace Geithner. Lews appointment aims to press forward on debt ceiling negotiations and prevent federal spending cuts, as he brings deep budget experience and White House trust. The move also signals broader administration reshaping ahead of a likely tense economic year.
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Pap test could be repurposed to detect gynecologic cancers
Johns Hopkins researchers report a new PapGene approach using DNA testing on Pap samples to detect endometrial cancer in all tested cases and ovarian cancer in 41 percent of cases. Study in Science Translational Medicine notes the method is early stage and not ready for routine screening.
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AIG declines to join $25 billion bailout lawsuit
In facing Washington backlash, American International Group will not join Starr International in a suit against the U.S. government over bailout terms. The case claims the government seized most of AIG stock without adequate compensation during the 2008 rescue.
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