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Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented

SATURDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Falls are a leading cause of injury in the United States, but some simple precautions can help prevent them, experts say.

As Clocks Fall Back on Sunday, Think About Better Sleep

FRIDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- When you turn your clocks back an hour this weekend, it might be a good opportunity to think about whether you're getting enough sleep.

New Malaria Drug Proves Effective in Study of African Children

SATURDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- The death rate among children with severe malaria was nearly one-fourth lower when they received a new drug called artesunate than when they got the standard treatment of quinine, a new study shows.