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Worries About Autism Link Still Hang Over Vaccines
An NPR-Thomson Reuters Health Poll finds 21 percent of Americans believe autism is linked to vaccines. Most people believe vaccines work. Among those with concerns about vaccines, uncertainty about long-term health effects is the biggest fear. Read More...
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Thu, Sep 29 2011 1:24 PM
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A Quirky Picture For Risk Of Death After Hip Fracture
Researchers confirmed that hip fractures increase the risk of dying within a year for some older women. But the risk of death wasn't uniform, and the youngest elderly women had a risk that persisted longer than expected. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 28 2011 12:30 PM
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University Of New Hampshire Reverses Course On Ban Of Energy Drinks
The president of the University of New Hampshire put the kibosh on a planned ban of energy drinks on campus after concluding those offered contained about the same amount of caffeine as other beverages, including coffee. Read More...
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Fri, Sep 30 2011 9:26 AM
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Despite Deficit, Enzi Supports Federal Spending On Autism
At a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee meeting, Sen. Enzi (R-WY) is expected to vote for nearly $700 million in funding for autism research and treatment. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 07 2011 6:53 AM
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Death Rate Surprisingly Low In Workers Exposed To Sept. 11 Dust
People exposed to the cloud of contaminants that engulfed Lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 attacks were less likely to die than people who weren't exposed, according to a new study. But other research found a small boost in cancer rates among first...
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Fri, Sep 02 2011 10:24 AM
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DIY Bedbug Extermination Can Make You Sick
Some people are taking bedbug control into their own hands, buying and administering pesticides in their homes. But a report from the CDC that dozens people have been sicked from overusing or misusing the chemicals. Read More...
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Fri, Sep 23 2011 1:26 PM
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Problems Behind Drug Shortages Are Clear; Solutions Aren't
A daylong session on drug shortages convened by the Food and Drug Administration documented lots of issues and no easy remedies. Read More...
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Tue, Sep 27 2011 1:43 PM
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Fresh Push To Vaccinate Kids In Developing World
The GAVI Alliance will introduce the rotavirus vaccine, which protects against diarrhea, in 16 developing countries. Some 18 countries will also get the pneumococcal vaccine, which could cut deaths from pneumonia and meningitis. Read More...
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Tue, Sep 27 2011 1:12 PM
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Predicting Sexual Function After Prostate Treatment
Around half in a group of men who had surgery or radiation for prostate cancer recovered or maintained sexual function, researchers found. The finding should give men facing prostate cancer treatment a more realistic idea of what to expect before starting...
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Tue, Sep 20 2011 3:59 PM
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Ten Questions To Ask You Doctor
Some doctors wince when patients show up with sheafs of Internet printouts. But a good conversation between doctor and patient can make a big difference in the quality of medical care provided. Here are some tips on what to ask. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 21 2011 6:26 AM
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On Anniversary Of Funding Ban, Even Allowed Abortions Often Go Unpaid For
Even abortions that technically qualify for public funding often don't get reimbursement. In those cases, the fees were paid by the women themselves, by abortion providers or by nonprofit abortion funds. Read More...
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Fri, Sep 30 2011 2:26 PM
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Why You Should Wash A Melon Before Chowing Down
An outbreak of listeriosis linked to cantaloupes has led to the deaths of four people. Most of the cases have occurred in Colorado and New Mexico. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 14 2011 2:12 PM
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Pakistan Polio Spreading To China
The polio strains isolated from 10 children in China were linked to virus circulating in Pakistan. They're the first confirmed cases of polio identified in China since 1999, according to the World Health Organization. Read More...
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Mon, Sep 26 2011 9:15 AM
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Why Does A Virus Jump From One Species To Another?
The more susceptible a species' close relatives are to a virus, the more likely it is to move among them, researchers say. If humans want to predict the appearance of new diseases in the future, we need to understand how the viruses make the leap...
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Mon, Sep 26 2011 1:11 PM
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Today, Make Sure Rabies' Days Are Numbered
It's World Rabies Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests a celebration to learn about how to prevent the spread of the fatal disease. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 28 2011 2:19 PM
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