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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/10/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2013 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Aspartame in Diet Sodas is Safe, Report Says States' Spending on Antismoking Programs Decreasing: Report White House Announces $100M More for Mental Health a State Laws Can Help Curb Binge Drinking, Study Says 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Strong enforcement of alcohol-control policies may prevent many drinking-related problems Military Contractors Suffer High Rates of PTSD, Study Finds 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST But few get help for mental health issues before or after deployment Could Poor Dental Health Signal a Faltering Mind? 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Study found tooth loss, bleeding gums in middle age were associated with lower scores on thinking tests Most Americans Don't Deal With End-of-Life Issues, Study Finds 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Lack of awareness was most common reason cited for not having a living will Workers Need More Protection From Silica Dust, Report Finds 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Risk is greatest for those in construction industry Higher Altitude May Lower Sports Concussion Risk, Study Suggests 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Review of high school athletes found 30 percent reduced rates of injury at elevations of 600 feet and up Heartening Drop in Diabetes Complications Seen Among Seniors 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST But low blood sugar, a side effect of treatment, remains a concern, study authors say Health Tip: Keep Kids Away From Corded Blinds and Shades 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST If possible, use cordless window covers Health Tip: Recognizing Shin Splints 12/10/2013 12:00 PM EST Symptoms usually include shin pain and swelling To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .