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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Also Works On New Virus
An experimental Ebola vaccine works against a recently discovered species of the virus found in Uganda. In a surprise, the protection occurs without antibodies. Read More...
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Fri, May 21 2010 6:07 AM
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Alfalfa Sprouts Fingered As Culprit In Latest Salmonella Outbreak
Growing conditions for alfalfa, radish, and bean sprouts are also ideal for bacteria, making them particularly good carriers of foodborne illness. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 7:58 AM
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Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development
A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM
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Hepatitis C Drug Shines In Human Study
A drug called telapravir dramatically improved the cure rates for patients with hepatitis C by curbing the reproduction of the virus inside their cells. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 6:02 AM
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Medicaid Pain Might Be Less Than Governors Claim
Expanding government health programs for the poor might cost states less than they think, according to a new study. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 2:07 PM
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How Fighting Health Fraud Is Like Playing Whack-A-Mole
Even as the federal government catches some Medicare and Medicaid scams, fraudsters pop up elsewhere to game the health system. Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 12:15 PM
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Polio Outbreaks Down But Still Not Wiped Out
The CDC reports that polio has almost disappeared, but a few thousand cases persist worldwide. Because the disease only lives in the human body, it's one public health officials say we should be able to eradicate. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 1:19 PM
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Brand-Name Drug Prices Roar Ahead, Even As Inflation Remains Tame
Brand-name drug prices are galloping upward just before drugmakers have to start paying a new tax in 2011 to help pay for health overhaul. Read More...
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Mon, May 17 2010 10:30 AM
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Absence Of Evidence For Cancer Risk Doesn't Quiet Cell Phone Skeptics
A large, international study found cell phone use didn't raise the risk of brain cancer. But some advocacy groups drew different conclusions from the data. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 10:58 AM
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White Castle Calls Health Law A Profit Bomb
The hamburger chain warns that a penalty on employers that don't offer health coverage will crimp its profits. Read More...
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Wed, May 19 2010 8:40 AM
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Moderate Drinkers Are Healthier, But Why?
It may be factors other than alcohol that explain the better health of moderate drinkers. Read More...
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Thu, May 20 2010 5:57 AM
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Antidepressant Type Doesn't Influence Suicide Risk
By Scott Hensley A few years back, parents, doctors and the government became concerned that common antidepressants could raise the risk of suicide for young people. The Food and Drug Administration warned that a wide range of medicines could increase...
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Mon, May 03 2010 3:09 PM
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Some Teens Who Sleep Less Gain More Weight
By April Fulton Obesity -- particularly in children -- is an ongoing problem. And there are a number of factors we know contribute to it, such as an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. But there's another risk factor you may not have considered Read...
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Tue, May 04 2010 2:26 PM
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Caring For Ill Spouse Can Drive You To Dementia
By Patti Neighmond Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks, too. (iStockphoto.com) Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks. (iStockphoto.com) --> Taking care of a sick loved one is certainly...
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Wed, May 05 2010 3:40 PM
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NPR Answers Lady Gaga's 'Telephone'
By Scott Hensley Yes, it's true that about all this post has to do with health is Joe Palca, the NPR science correspondent who sits next to me and sometimes writes for Shots. But we can't resist. Once the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne got into...
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Thu, May 06 2010 2:20 PM
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