Doctors Worry About Return of Vaccine-Preventable Ills in Kids
2015-06-12
When immunization rates go down, ‘herd’ immunity also declines, experts noteContinue Reading
Anti-Vaccine Parents Cluster in Rich, White Areas
2015-06-03
California research also shows high rates of medical exemptions in the same schoolsContinue Reading
COPD Raises Cardiac Death Risk for Those With Irregular Heartbeat
2015-05-20
But the lung condition not tied to raised stroke risk in these patientsContinue Reading
Smoking Makes a Comeback in Georgia Bars, Restaurants
2015-05-14
State’s laws permit designated smoking areas, and more establishments are allowing them, study saysContinue Reading
Smoking Makes a Comeback in Georgia Bars, Restaurants
2015-05-14
State’s laws permit designated smoking areas, and more establishments are allowing them, study saysContinue Reading
Measles May Weaken Immune System for Up to 3 Years, Study Contends
2015-05-07
Findings highlight importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection, doctors sayContinue Reading
Measles May Weaken Immune System for Up to 3 Years, Study Contends
2015-05-07
Findings highlight importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection, doctors sayContinue Reading
COPD Tied to Raised Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
2015-04-29
Experts weren’t surprised, since smoking often contributes to the respiratory disease and heart troubleContinue Reading
Microneedle Patch Might Boost Global Measles Vaccination Rates
2015-04-28
It’s designed to be easier to use, safer, more portable than syringes, researchers reportContinue Reading
California Declares Measles Outbreak Over
2015-04-17
But, health officials say risk still exists for those who aren’t vaccinated against the diseaseContinue Reading
More Evidence of Long-Term Illness in 9/11 Responders
2015-04-16
EMS workers join police, fire personnel still struggling with health problems, study finds
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Calif. Measles Outbreak May Be Coming to a Close
2015-04-16
Officials say they will declare end if no new cases reported by FridayContinue Reading
Inhaled Measles Vaccine Falls Short of Injected Version in Study
2015-04-15
Although easier to administer, it didn’t trigger as strong an immune response in infants as shot didContinue Reading
COPD Takes Big Toll on Employment, Mobility in U.S.
2015-03-26
CDC report finds a quarter of people with the illness are unable to workContinue Reading