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February 2009 NIH Audio Reports Archive
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February 23, 2009
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (MP3 - 02:55, 2.7 MB)
A comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and physical conditions has been released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans can help children and adolescents, young and middle-aged adults, older adults, and those in every studied racial and ethnic group.
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February 23, 2009
Teaching Tools Foster Science and Diabetes Education in Native American Schools (MP3 - 02:10, 2 MB)
Diabetes is increasingly found in children and youth, especially among Native Americans. A new K-12 curriculum aims to prevent or delay the disease and inspire students to pursue health and science careers.
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February 13, 2009
Inherited Factors Play an Important Role in Breast Cancer Progression According to Mice Study (MP3 - 2:04, 1.9 MB)
A new study in mice confirms that gene factors play an important role in breast cancer progression. In the study, conducted by the National Cancer Institute, scientists found that genes for factors contributing to susceptibility for breast cancer metastasis can be inherited.
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February 13, 2009
Research Finds New Cause of Ozone Wheezing and Potential Treatments (MP3 - 2:56, 2.7 MB)
Ozone has been estimated, in an Environmental Protection Agency analysis, to cost the United States $5 billion a year as a result of premature deaths, hospitalizations and school absences. Inhalation of ozone can lead to irritation of the airways and increased wheezing, particularly in children and adults who have asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
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February 6, 2009
Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Risk for Older People (MP3 - 2:52, 2.6 MB)
Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on icy steps, sidewalks or streets. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that can affect older people.
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