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Posted inMental Health, NC Health Briefs, Prescription Drugs, Public Health

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by Editor December 30, 2015December 31, 2015
A Senate proposal would allow heavy-duty vehicles, such as eighteen-wheelers, to idle indefinitely. Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force
Posted inPublic Health

Heavy-Spending Trucking Industry Pushes Congress to Relax Safety Rules

by Editor October 30, 2015April 19, 2021
Posted inChildren's Health, Hospitals, NC Health Briefs, Research News

Many Hospitals Don’t Follow Guidelines for Child Abuse Patients, Study Finds

by Editor October 12, 2015October 12, 2015
baby in a car seat
Posted inChildren's Health, NC Health Briefs

New Tool Helps Parents Find the Right Child Car Seat

by Editor October 2, 2015October 4, 2015
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Posted inChildren's Health, Consumer News, Featured, Public Health

Debate Over Fireworks Legalization Lights Up

by Editor July 29, 2015January 28, 2018
In 2006, more than 4,400 kids under 18 were admitted to the hospital with injuries from using ATVs.
Posted inChildren's Health, NC Health Briefs, Public Health

Bill Would Allow for Peewee ATV Operators

by Editor July 16, 2015July 17, 2015

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