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By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay (HealthDay News) — The number of measles cases in the United States has reached 121 patients in 17 states and the District of Columbia, ...
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Energy Drinks Tied to Inattention, Hyper Behavior in Middle Schoolers
(HealthDay News) — Energy drinks are linked to hyperactivity and inattention in middle-school students, a new study reveals. Yale University researchers looked at more than ...
Read More »Major Autism Research Group Says Vaccinate Your Children
Autism Speaks, the national advocacy group that raises awareness and funds for research and treatment of autism, released a statement in support of vaccinating children ...
Read More »5 Babies at Illinois Day Center Diagnosed With Measles
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The number of measles cases in the United States continues to climb, with Illinois ...
Read More »‘Survival of the Fittest’ Still Key in Human Evolution
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Natural selection still drives human evolution even though overall death and birth rates are lower than at any ...
Read More »Lung Cancer No. 1 Cancer Killer of Women
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women in developed countries, reflecting changing ...
Read More »Modern Birth Control Methods Could Avoid 15 Million Unwanted Pregnancies
Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — If more women had access to modern birth ...
Read More »Hannity Tries to Stir Measles Debate, But His Own Doc Says “Vaccinate”
Nobody likes to play devil’s advocate more than Sean Hannity. But not even Hannity can argue against vaccination. The best he can do to try ...
Read More »Electronic Devices May Disrupt Teen Sleep, Study Reports
TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Spending too much time using electronic devices during the day harms teens’ sleep, a new study suggests. The ...
Read More »Christie’s “Choice” Comment Elevates Measles Vaccine Debate
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has inserted himself into a vaccination conversation on the heels of the measles outbreak that began last month at Disneyland ...
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