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Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Many Americans want health care via smartphone
Many Americans want health care via smartphone
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Volunteering may be good for the heart in more ways than one
Volunteering may be good for the heart in more ways than one
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.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
Click to view where you can get the H1N1 vaccine.More >>
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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