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Your best resolution yet: Take the pledge to take your meds

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New year's resolutions checklistThis time of year, many Americans ponder possible resolutions for self- improvement. Many of the most popular New Year’s resolutions continue to focus on health: losing weight, managing stress, giving up bad habits, eating right, and exercising more. One resolution that may be less common – but of crucial importance now and year-round – is a simple one: follow your doctor’s orders.

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Opinion: Advocating for safe and effective meds

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NCL's Sally GreenbergThe following opinion piece about the Prescription Drug User Fee Act reauthorization appeared in The Hill's Congress Blog in September, co-authored by NCL Executive Director Sally Greenberg and Myrl Weinberg, President of the National Health Council.

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NCL Fact Sheet on Saw Safety

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Table saws cause tens of thousands of serious injuries every year, costing billions of dollars.

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