(November 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine)

From Atlanta - According to new statistics released by the CDC, 22 million Americans have been infected with the H1N1 flu in the last six months. In that same time period, roughly 3,900 people have died from H1N1, with 540 of these deaths being pediatric. Furthermore, of the 98, 000 H1N1 patients hospitalized, 36, 000 were 17 years or younger. Over 2,900 patients who have died from H1N1 were between ages 18 and 64.

From Los Angeles - Individuals now entering their 60s--or baby boomers--face unusually high disability rates, according to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers analyzed information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination surveys, comparing the mobility and independence of baby boomers with that of the previous generation. Results showed that disability rates in both aspects have increased between 40 and 70% for the baby boom generation.

And finally, from Madrid - Exercising up until the end of pregnancy is beneficial for both mother and child, according to a report published in the International Journal of Obesity. Researchers studied 160 pregnant women between 25 and 35 years old, half of whom took part in a supervised exercise regimen. Results showed that exercise in the second and third trimester had no negative effect on fetal health, but rather, made it less likely for the mother to have a heavier child.