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TUESDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — The chickenpox vaccine is dramatically reducing the need for medical care for the disease, and…
Clinical Trials Update: July 12, 2005
(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
This…
Many ICU Patients Experience Kidney Failure
TUESDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 6 percent of patients in hospital intensive-care units experience acute kidney fai…
Cell Phone Use Quadruples Car Crash Risk
TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) — Drivers distracted by cell phone conversations quadruple their risk of a serious accident, acco…
Fetal Alcohol Exposure May Cause Lasting Harm
TUESDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to alcohol in the womb has a lasting impact on children’s cognitive abilities, causing…
Health Tip: Tongue Piercing Has Its Risks
(HealthDayNews) — If your child is into body piercing and is talking about having his or her tongue pierced, make sure he or she kn…
Health Tip: Symptoms of Yeast Infection
(HealthDayNews) — Yeast infections, while uncomfortable, are not dangerous. They’re caused when the balance between the yeast organ…
Menopause Symptoms Can Rebound After HRT
TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) — More than half of women who started taking hormone therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause saw…
Many U.S. Newborns Missing Key Tests
TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) — Dozens of U.S. states now have laws requiring expanded screening for specific disorders in newb…
Health Tip: Recognizing Depression in Teens
(HealthDayNews) — Teens are renowned for their mood swings. But how do you know if your child is just feeling low or if he or she i…