Whooping Cough Outbreaks Tied to Parents Shunning Vaccines
2013-09-30
Study finds that areas with high rates of nonmedical vaccine exemptions also had high number of cases
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ADHD and Medication
2013-09-30
Use of psychotropic drugs to treat ADHD and mood disorders in young children stabilizing, study finds.Continue Reading
Tips for Preventing, Coping With Pinkeye
2013-09-28
Conjunctivitis more likely to spread with school in session, expert saysContinue Reading
Drugged Driving Plays Major Role in Traffic Deaths
2013-09-27
Alone or combined with alcohol, study finds it multiplies the risk for road fatalitiesContinue Reading
HEALTH REFORM: Many on Medicare Already Enjoying Benefits
2013-09-27
But new preventive services and a closing of ‘donut hole’ aim to reshape the senior programContinue Reading
Could Antidepressant Combat Lethal Lung Cancer?
2013-09-27
Little-used depression drug shows early promise in lab, mice studiesContinue Reading
CDC Reports More Americans Getting Flu Shots
2013-09-26
But overall rate still low, so officials urge everyone over 6 months of age to get vaccinated this season
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‘Cycling’ Antibiotics Might Help Combat Resistance, Study Suggests
2013-09-26
Alternating drugs could extend their life and effectiveness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Bacterial Infection’s Spread Occurs Beyond Health Care Settings: Study
2013-09-25
Review of C. difficile suggests most transmission takes place outside of hospitals, nursing homesContinue Reading
Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy May Affect Infants’ Fine Motor Skills
2013-09-25
Study did not find similar link when babies were exposed through breast-feedingContinue Reading
It’s Not Too Soon to Get Your Flu Shot, Doctor Says
2013-09-25
This season’s vaccine protects against 4 types of flu virusContinue Reading
Survey Could Spot Parents Who Shun Child Vaccinations
2013-09-25
Under-immunized children more likely to develop and spread serious infectious diseasesContinue Reading
Nail Fungus Drug Might Help Against HIV, Study Suggests
2013-09-23
Lab research shows the anti-fungal aided cells in elimination of AIDS-causing virusContinue Reading
Psoriasis Drug May Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes: Report
2013-09-23
Alefacept appeared to reduce need for insulin in studyContinue Reading