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Got A Sinus Infection? Antibiotics Probably Won't Help
People who got an antibiotic to treat common sinus infections didn't have milder symptoms or see those symptoms go away faster than those who got a placebo. Treat the symptoms with decongestants and other remedies, but avoid the antibiotics, researchers...
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Tue, Feb 14 2012 2:09 PM
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Fight Over Contraceptive Coverage Heats Up In Court
Belmont Abbey College alleges that rules requiring no-cost contraceptive coverage for women violate its Catholic mission. The administration has countered that the college's health plan isn't affected by the health law anyway. Read More...
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Fri, Feb 17 2012 1:20 PM
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Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommended For Seniors
An expert panel is expanding an earlier recommendation that seniors be vaccinated if they have contact with very young infants. Now just about all seniors will be candidates for vaccination. Adults and teens have been on the recommended list for years...
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Wed, Feb 22 2012 1:18 PM
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Does Tylenol Worsen Asthma For Kids?
Researchers have long known that aspirin can be risky for children who have asthma. Now some researchers are pointing to data that suggests acetaminophen could be a problem, too. Read More...
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Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:01 PM
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Flu Bug: Missing In Action
It's been an unusually late and mild flu season this year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many people have gotten their flu shots, which seems to be helping. But there's still time for the flu to break out...
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Thu, Feb 23 2012 8:00 AM
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Law Student Makes Case For Contraceptive Coverage
A Georgetown law student made her case for mandatory insurance coverage for birth control in front of a panel of House Democrats. A week ago she was prevented from testifying before a Republican-controlled committee. Read More...
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Thu, Feb 23 2012 1:39 PM
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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Infants' Tylenol That's Too Hard To Use
A newly designed bottle and syringe that were supposed to make it easier to give a baby the right dose of Tylenol have drawn complaints from parents. The system is too difficult to use. Read More...
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Fri, Feb 17 2012 7:21 AM
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The Big Squeeze: Calif. Weight Loss Clinics Under Investigation
The 1-800-GET-THIN marketing campaign and its affiliated surgical centers, which implant the Lap-Band for weight-loss, are being investigated by local, state and federal authorities. At least three wrongful death lawsuits have been filed and the Department...
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Tue, Feb 21 2012 2:19 PM
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Why Catholic Groups' Health Plans Say No To Contraceptives, Yes To Viagra
It's a question that Catholic-sponsored employers have objected to the administration's requirement that health plans cover contraceptives at no charge to the insured. What about coverage for medicines to help men with erectile dysfunction? Read...
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Mon, Feb 13 2012 2:41 PM
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Computerized Tests For Concussions May Be Unreliable
Computerized testing of athletes for concussion isn't a reliable gauge of their brain health or fitness to return to play, according to new research. The computerized tests are used in the NFL and NHL, and in many colleges and high schools. Read More...
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Thu, Feb 02 2012 10:09 AM
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Kids Listen When Parents Say No To Teen Drinking
The stricter the parents when it comes to teenage drinking, the less likely a teen is to succumb to an impulse to imbibe, Dutch researchers have found. Read More...
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Wed, Feb 15 2012 1:16 PM
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Doctors 'Disgruntled' And Frustrated By Looming Medicare Cuts
The good news for doctors: a nearly 28 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements likely won't take effect March 1. The bad news: the deal isn't permanent and a cut could be about 32 percent next year. That's leaving doctors who treat medicare...
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Thu, Feb 16 2012 1:31 PM
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Komen Says Efficiency, Not Politics, Drove Planned Parenthood Change
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation said it regretted the effect of its new funding policy on groups such as Planned Parenthood. But the group denied politics played any role in its decision and said such allegations were a distraction from the...
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Thu, Feb 02 2012 6:06 AM
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