Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications From Flu
2013-12-27
Expert advises these patients to get vaccinated as protectionContinue Reading
H1N1 Flu Spreading in South-Central U.S.
2013-12-26
This flu strain tends to hit younger adults harder than older adults, CDC says
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Flu Vaccine and Gender Differences
2013-12-26
Women are better protected by flu shot than men, study finds. Is testosterone the reason?
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Testosterone May Undermine Flu Shot’s Effectiveness for Men
2013-12-23
High levels of the hormone cause fewer antibodies to be produced, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early Elective Childbirth May Raise Health Risks for Babies, Moms: Study
2013-12-20
Researcher calls for more public awareness of possible complicationsContinue Reading
Taking Drug to Prevent HIV Doesn’t Seem to Encourage Risk-Taking
2013-12-18
Study found those given Truvada did not practice riskier sex because of extra protectionContinue Reading
E. Coli ‘Superbug’ May Pose Major Health Threat: Study
2013-12-17
Drug-resistant H30-Rx strain can lead to blood infection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Deadly MERS Virus Detected in Camels
2013-12-17
But it’s not clear what role animals play in its transmission to humansContinue Reading
FDA Wants Tighter Rules on Antibacterial Soaps, Body Washes
2013-12-16
Makers would have to prove they’re safe and effective
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Flu Vaccine Prevented 6.6 Million Illnesses Last Season: CDC
2013-12-12
There’s still time to get vaccinated for current flu season, health officials say
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Bedbugs Can Withstand Bitter Cold: Study
2013-12-12
Keep infested items in a freezer for several days to get rid of the pests, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Could a Tiny Worm Help Treat Autism?
2013-12-12
Researchers see promise in two novel therapiesContinue Reading
New Flu Vaccine May Provide More Protection to Kids
2013-12-11
Study used vaccine targeting 4 flu strains rather than the usual 3
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FDA to Limit Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals
2013-12-11
Move should help reduce threat of antibiotic resistance in human disease, agency says
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