When it comes to treating depression in children, newer antidepressants all seem to carry about the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study shows. Previous studies, including a review from the U.S. Food and Drug ...
A hepatitis B vaccine has been ruled out in the deaths of nine children in China, a health official said. Yu Jingjin, director of the National Health and Family Planning Commission's disease control bureau, said investigators were still ...
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Measles, traced to a man at a hip-hop dance competition in Sydney, spread across Australia and overseas, leaving tens of thousands exposed, officials say. Public health officials in Australia and New Zealand Health Authorities told the ...
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Germs that cause common illnesses, including ear infections and strep throat, can linger on surfaces such as cribs, children's toys and books for hours after contamination -- even after the objects are well cleaned -- according to a small ...
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It's the new year, a time when a smokers' thoughts often turn to quitting. Some people may use that promise of a fresh start to trade their tobacco cigarettes for an electronic cigarette, a device that attempts to mimic the look and feel ...
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With 2013 now over and 2014 just beginning to unfold, Colin Woodall, vice president for government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, says the beef industry posted quite a few successes last year which provides a great ...
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Late Friday afternoon, the CDC announced that a total of 14 persons (down from the 15 announced by California Department of Public Health on Thursday) infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley have been reported from three ...
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A third or more of all the honey consumed in the U.S. is likely to have been smuggled in from China and may be tainted with illegal antibiotics and heavy metals. A Food Safety News investigation has documented that millions of pounds of ...
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Keeping "bad" cholesterol in check and increasing "good" cholesterol is not only good for your heart, but also your brain, new research suggests. A study from the University of California, Davis, found that low levels of "bad" (LDL) ...
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Water is an essential element for the body as it provides hydration, energy, and an improved appearance. When homeowners add filtered water to their home, they’ll have water that is free of impurities and pleasant to drink. Types ...
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The ADEAGies Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Dental Education Association, has selected Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine (CDM) for a 2014 William J. Gies Award, for outstanding achievement by an academic ...
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The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System will open the doors to a new Mile Square Health Center Jan. 6. The five-story, 122,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is the first federally qualified health center in ...
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Mazor Robotics, the developer of Renaissance, an innovative surgical guidance system and its complementary products, announced orders of two Renaissance systems in late December, ending the 2013 fourth quarter with a total of seven system ...
Fremont-based Memorial Hospital has officially become a member of the ProMedica system. "We are very pleased to have Memorial Hospital join ProMedica," says Randy Oostra, president and chief executive officer, ProMedica. "Both ...
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Whole Foods Market announced today that its Local Producer Loan Program has reached the initial goal of funding $10 million in low-interest loans to local and independent food businesses, and has now committed up to $25 million in funding. ...
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