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It's Official: Get Your Shingles Vaccination
By January W. Payne -
Health
- May 16, 2008
The CDC has formally recommended the shot for adults age 60 and older.
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Health Buzz: Measles Epidemic and Other Health News
Health
- May 2, 2008
Most Patients in Measles Outbreak Hadn't Been Vaccinated
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Health Buzz: Toddlers' Vaccines and Other Health News
Health
- April 29, 2008
More than 1 in 4 toddlers may not be in compliance with the recommended vaccination schedule.
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Safety Questions About Unpasteurized Milk
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
Supporters challenge state bans on the sale of raw milk.
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School Kids Need Flu Shots—but Why?
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 28, 2008
The CDC has ruled, but I wonder if the reason is to protect Mom and Dad.
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Still Time (and Good Reason) to Get a Flu Shot
By January W. Payne -
On Medicine
- February 18, 2008
The vaccine isn't a great match for the virus this year, but experts say it's much better than nothing.
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Forced Out of FEMA Trailers
By Bret Schulte -
Nation & World
- February 15, 2008
Survivors of hurricanes are victimized once again.
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Bootlegged Federal Report Spells Trouble for 8 States
By Ben Harder -
Thinking Harder
- February 7, 2008
Environmental contamination may be linked to high infant mortality, cancer rates.
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House Panel Defends FEMA Trailer Whistle-blower
News Desk
- February 7, 2008
The House Committee on Science and Technology is demanding that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cease what appears to be retaliatory actions against the whistle-blower who brought attention to the threat of long-term exposure to formaldehyde in government-supplied trailers for hurricane victims.
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Exercise to Prevent Falls
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- January 30, 2008
A hip fracture can be deadly to older adults, so improved strength and balance are key.
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Don’t Trust Childproof Packages
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- January 29, 2008
Somehow, lots of kids end up drinking tasty medicines and needing emergency care.
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Flu Shots For Toddlers
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- January 25, 2008
The CDC recommends vaccinations for kids 6 months old through age 5.
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Many Vaccines for Adults
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- January 24, 2008
Almost a dozen disease-preventing shots are routinely recommended for healthy adults.
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Vaccines for Adults Are Underused
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- January 24, 2008
Many Americans haven't received new shots that guard against preventable illnesses.
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Tracking a Pesky Respiratory Bug
By January W. Payne -
Health
- January 9, 2008
A new CDC website tracks the spread of respiratory syncytial virus.
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Help for Parents Worried About RSV Infections
By January W. Payne -
Health
- January 7, 2008
A new CDC website tracks the spread of respiratory syncytial virus.
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Annual STD Testing: Many Should Get It
By January W. Payne -
Health
- December 18, 2007
Getting screened for certain sexually transmitted diseases might make a sensible New Year's resolution.
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Young Sexually Active Women: Get Checked for Chlamydia
By January W. Payne -
Health
- November 14, 2007
A report reveals a record number of new cases last year.
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On Fitness: Making Sense of My Body Fat
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 13, 2007
What does it mean that a fancy device says my arm is 30.7 percent fat?
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William H. Foege | physician
By Jim Yong Kim -
Nation & World
- November 12, 2007
A lifelong battle against disease.
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A Nasty Bug Breaks Out
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- October 18, 2007
Drug-resistant staph bacteria now stalk even students
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On Women: What To Do About HPV?
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- October 17, 2007
Could girls' HPV protection wear off too soon?
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On Parenting: Cough Medicine Isn't for Kids
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- October 10, 2007
When a child is suffering, it's hard to resist giving a dose. But we should.
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Sen. Tom Coburn: Resolute and Right
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 14, 2007
Sen. Tom Coburn, a resolute conservative Republican from Oklahoma, is winning my respect. Please don't faint, liberal readers, before reading on.
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