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Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
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Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
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Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>

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Flu Facts: What to know, What to do
Flu Facts: What to know, What to do
Updated: Wednesday, October 28 2009 2:31 PM EDT2009-10-28 18:31:59 GMT
HCA Virginia Health System health professional answers questions about H1N1 and seasonal flu.More >>
UPDATED: H1N1 flu vaccination sites
Flu vaccination sites
Updated: Thursday, January 28 2010 4:51 PM EST2010-01-28 21:51:45 GMT
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Health Department targets young adults to get swine flu vaccine
Health Department targets young adults to get swine flu vaccine
Updated: Thursday, January 14 2010 5:26 PM EST2010-01-14 22:26:31 GMT
Although the swine flu vaccine is widely available, the state health department says the highest number of confirmed cases are among young adults. However, it appears that those between 18 and 24 are the least likely to be vaccinated.More >>
Doctors concerned: Another spike in flu, H1N1 cases?
Doctors concerned: Another spike in flu, H1N1 cases?
Updated: Monday, December 28 2009 5:34 PM EST2009-12-28 22:34:45 GMT
Health experts are worried we will soon see another spike in swine flu cases as well as more people getting seasonal flu.More >>
Health officials now target public housing communities
Health officials now target public housing communities
Updated: Monday, December 14 2009 6:48 PM EST2009-12-14 23:48:57 GMT
Doctors offices and emergency rooms are reporting fewer swine flu cases. But health officials say now is not the time to underestimate the illness.More >>

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FDA: Know what's in your child's medications
FDA: Know what's in your child's medications
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
Scientists report clues to flu shot's effectiveness
Scientists report clues to flu shot's effectiveness
Flu vaccines protect people by activating white blood cells that, in turn, boost the development of antibodies to the flu, a new study suggests.More >>
Flu vaccines protect people by activating white blood cells that, in turn, boost the development of antibodies to the flu, a new study suggests.More >>
Study confirms slight rise in paralysis risk after swine flu shot
Study confirms slight rise in paralysis risk after swine flu shot
People who were vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 swine flu virus had a slightly increased risk of a paralysis disorder, according to a new study, but the benefits of vaccination greatly outweighed the risks.More >>
People who were vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 swine flu virus had a slightly increased risk of a paralysis disorder, according to a new study, but the benefits of vaccination greatly outweighed the risks.More >>
Higher indoor humidity levels might slow flu's spread
Higher indoor humidity levels might slow flu's spread
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.More >>
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.More >>
Flu shot may not work as well for seniors
Flu shot may not work as well for seniors
Seniors seem to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than young people do, a small study shows.More >>
Seniors seem to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than young people do, a small study shows.More >>

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