Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Health - November 20, 2009
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu
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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
Health - November 20, 2009
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says
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Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Health - November 17, 2009
Active ingredient is found in chili peppers
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Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
Health - November 16, 2009
And that may explain why the disease hasn't posed more problems, study says
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22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months
Health - November 12, 2009
Revised estimation method gives clearer picture of pandemic, CDC says
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My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
Health - November 12, 2009
Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma.
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Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Health - November 11, 2009
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
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Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father
Health - November 11, 2009
Latest case underscores need to use the antiviral properly, experts say
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Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
Health - November 9, 2009
Symptoms of seasonal flu could be severe in this group of women, study finds
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Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
Health - November 6, 2009
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week
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Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Health - November 6, 2009
Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds
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Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
Health - November 6, 2009
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds
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Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Health - November 5, 2009
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness
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Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Health - November 4, 2009
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say
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Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Health - November 3, 2009
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds
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CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Health - November 3, 2009
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine
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7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 3, 2009
Hand sanitizer or soap? How many shots? What to do to protect yourself and your family from infection
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Health - November 2, 2009
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
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Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Health - October 30, 2009
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies
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At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Health - October 30, 2009
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says
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Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Health - October 30, 2009
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show
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Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
Health - October 29, 2009
CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time
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Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
Health - October 29, 2009
Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts
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Health Buzz: California Invests $230 Million in Stem Cell Research and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 29, 2009
The 4 features that make a healthy neighborhood; 6 ways to keep from passing along H1N1
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Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
Health - October 29, 2009
But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection
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