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 ...
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By Shefali Luthra Kaiser Health News Elizabeth and Britt Harmon struggled for years to have a child, and were thrilled when their son Orin was ...
Read More »Infection is Leading Cause for Readmission Following Surgery
Hospital readmission has become a major metric for the health care industry and policy makers. But little research has been done on exactly why patients ...
Read More »To Protect His Son, A Father Asks School To Bar Unvaccinated Children
Carl Krawitt has watched his son, Rhett, now 6, fight leukemia for the past 4 and a half years. For more than three of those years, ...
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 ...
Read More »Obama to Announce Major Personalized Medicine Initiative
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In what could be a significant advance for personalized medicine, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to fund ...
Read More »California Campaigns To Curb E-Cigarette Use
As the popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow, California’s top public health official warned residents Wednesday about their dangers and announced a new campaign ...
Read More »Primary Care Sees Only Mixed Results from Obamacare
Medical homes are a simple, compelling idea: Give primary-care doctors resources to reduce preventable medical crises for diabetics, asthmatics and others with chronic illness — ...
Read More »Arizona Officials Say Nearly 1,000 People May Have Been Exposed to Measles
By Tara Haelle HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In a development that could dramatically widen the scope of a measles outbreak that ...
Read More »Pediatricians’ Group Opposes Legal Marijuana
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana shouldn’t be legalized because of the potential harm it can cause children and teens, the American Academy ...
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