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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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Making Doctors Justify Scans Reduces Waste
When computers tell doctors that scans may not help diagnose patients much, the orders for the tests are often dropped. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 4:07 AM
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It's Not Just Salt: Sugar Boosts Blood Pressure, Too
Reducing sugary drinks, even just a few ounces a day, reduces your risk of blood pressure problems. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 2:28 PM
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Study: Child Deaths In Developing World Overstated
A new study shows that there are 10 percent fewer kids dying worldwide before the age of five than previously thought. The findings contradict recent UNICEF estimates. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 9:49 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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Button Batteries Pose Hazard For Children
In just a few hours, the current from batteries commonly found in remote controls can cause serious tissue damage in the throat. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 6:04 AM
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Confusion About Health Law Remains Widespread
The latest poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds many people remain perplexed by the new health law, but there's less confusion than in April. Read More...
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Fri, May 21 2010 12:15 PM
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Everbody In The Pool! Uh, Not So Fast
Inspectors closed 12 percent of swimming pools after they were found to have violated health codes, says a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...
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Fri, May 21 2010 8:57 AM
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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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Many Young Adults Will Wait For Health Coverage After All
Many big employers are unlikely to offer health coverage to the young adult children of their workers before next year. Read More...
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Thu, May 20 2010 1:30 PM
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Dengue Fever In Florida Portends A Growing Problem
An outbreak in Key West, Fla., underscores the growing threat of dengue fever in the U.S. Read More...
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Thu, May 20 2010 12:27 PM
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Personal Gene Tests Draw More Scrutiny
Congress wants answers about a bunch of personal gene tests. How accurate are they and how are people being counseled about the information? Read More...
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Thu, May 20 2010 9:58 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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3 Ways To Shed More Light On FDA
A government panel offers 21 ways to make the FDA more transparent in its dealings with the public. We give you the top three. Read More...
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Wed, May 19 2010 1:32 PM
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Autism Diagnosis In Children Doesn't Drive Parents To Divorce
Researchers find autistic children were just as likely to have a family with two married parents as kids who weren't autistic. Read More...
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Wed, May 19 2010 12:32 PM
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