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The measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California has now affected 94 people in 14 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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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 »Girls Outperform Boys Academically Around the Globe
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Girls tend to get better grades in reading, math and science than boys, according to a new study ...
Read More »Tamiflu Cuts 1 Day Off Average Flu Bout
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug Tamiflu shortens the length of flu symptoms by ...
Read More »Playing Youth Football Earlier Leads to Brain Damage
At what age is it safest for kids to begin playing tackle football? The current culture of parents obsessed with travel sports would have their ...
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 »Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among Americans Under 50
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Although the overall rate of colon cancer has fallen in recent decades, new research ...
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 »Supposed Cost of Meds Helps Placebo Effect in Parkinson’s Patients
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Results of a small study suggest that Parkinson’s patients seem to improve if they think they’re taking a ...
Read More »Binge-Watching TV May Be Sign of Depression, Loneliness
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Binge-watching television is linked with feeling lonely and depressed, a new study suggests. “Even though some people argue ...
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