From the Medical Desk

Federal health officials say 81% of U.S. toddlers are being vaccinated on time; Massachusetts does best at 89%, Nevada worst at 68% • Two-thirds of Americans ages 80 and older have high blood pressure, but only 38% of men and 23% of women in that age group are effectively controlling it • Researchers have isolated compounds in broccoli that may help prevent bladder cancer

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