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Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Increased STIsDespite fears from certain groups, the HPV vaccine does not promote risky sexual disinhibition. A new study published in the journal...
February 10, 2015 -
Chili Peppers May Help Reverse Obesity EpidemicGreat news for fans of spicy! New research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Biophysical Society in...
February 10, 2015 -
Study Finds No Link Between Oxytocin and ADHDPrevious research on an association between oxytocin during labor and the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) produced opposing results. Now a...
February 9, 2015 -
Is the MMR Vaccine Spreading the Measles Virus?: The Question of SheddingIn light of the current measles outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health care professionals have...
February 9, 2015 -
KinderCare Daycare Center Changes Vaccination Policy in Wake of Measles OutbreakIn the wake of the measles outbreak at a Palatine, Illinois KinderCare, the national daycare provider has announced a policy change...
February 7, 2015 -
Women with Type 1 Diabetes Twice as Likely as Men to Die from Heart DiseaseWomen with type 1 diabetes have an increased excess risk of death from all causes and an increased excess risk of...
February 6, 2015 -
Drinking Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Endometrial CancerMore good news for women with a coffee habit: New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests...
February 6, 2015 -
Five Babies Diagnosed with Measles at Suburban Chicago DaycareMeasles cases continue to grow among babies too young to receive the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Five infants at a suburban...
February 5, 2015 -
Study Finds Sex Differences in Premature Birth RiskFetal sex differences may partially account for premature birth, with women pregnant with boys at a higher risk of preterm delivery,...
February 5, 2015 -
Birth Method and Gestation Duration May Alter Infants Gut MicrobiotaBirth method and gestation duration appear to make a significant difference in the health of babies, with new research finding that...
February 5, 2015 -
New Study Describes Behaviors and Preferences of Picky EatersThe picky eater makes many parents dread mealtimes. Although no scientific definition of picky eating exists, a new study from the...
February 4, 2015 -
Santa Monica Daycare Closes Due to MeaslesAs the measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the United States, a daycare center at Santa Monica High School in Southern...
February 4, 2015 -
Combination of Early-Life Risk Factors Could Quadruple the Risk of Childhood ObesityObesity is a growing health problem among Americans of all ages including young children. The rate of childhood obesity has more...
February 3, 2015 -
FDA Approves Second Vaccine to Prevent Serogroup B Meningococcal DiseaseThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a second vaccine for individuals between the ages of 10 and 25 years...
February 3, 2015 -
ACIP Releases Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015Vaccines are not just for children. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015,...
February 3, 2015
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