CDC Reports Link Between Zika Virus and Microcephaly
2016-02-10
Germ found in tissues of 2 Brazilian babies who died from the birth defect marked by undersized heads, brainsContinue Reading
Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
2016-02-10
But the effect was small and experts say there’s no reason to switch to other painkillersContinue Reading
Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
2016-02-10
But the effect was small and experts say there’s no reason to switch to other painkillersContinue Reading
Rise in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Adults Less Than Reported: Study
2016-02-10
New research counters 2015 finding that said pot use and related problems doubled over a decadeContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Guard Against Irregular Heart Rate: Study
2016-02-10
Vaccination was associated with fewer cases of atrial fibrillation, but more research is needed, authors sayContinue Reading
Why Americans Have Shorter Lifespans Than People in Similar Nations
2016-02-09
Study finds shootings, crashes and drug overdoses contribute to a 2-year gap in life expectancyContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading
White House Seeks $1.8 Billion to Fight Zika Virus
2016-02-08
Emergency funds from Congress would combat the global health threat, officials sayContinue Reading
Adult Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors May Have Lingering Troubles: Study
2016-02-08
Intelligence, memory and attention can be affected by treatments, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Protect Against Group B Strep During Pregnancy
2016-02-08
Expectant moms should be tested, CDC says
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CDC Adds New Zika Warning for Pregnant Women and Their Sex Partners
2016-02-05
Women should not have sex while pregnant if male partners have visited or live in Zika-affected areas, agency saysContinue Reading
Waning Whooping Cough Immunity Blamed in Outbreaks
2016-02-05
Teens have very little protection just a few years after vaccination, study findsContinue Reading
High-Dose Statins May Ease Macular Degeneration for Some
2016-02-04
The ‘dry’ form of the eye disease remains the leading cause of blindness in developed worldContinue Reading