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"Infectious Disease Striking Kids in Miami"
Miami shigellosis cases in children reported as health department reminds parents and daycares of proper hand washing (dailyRx News) Are your kids really washing their hands properly? A new infectious…
Read More"Air Pollution May Send Kids with Asthma Back to Hospital"
Traffic related air pollution risk factor for asthma hospital readmission for white children (dailyRx News) Asthma affects millions of children in the U.S., making it the most common chronic condition…
Read More"Rates of Certain Cancers Saw a Slight Drop"
Invasive cancer rates down slightly in CDC study that found prostate and breast cancer to be most common types (dailyRx News) Cancer is a major problem in the US, but…
Read More"Blood Pressure Control Led to Fewer Second Strokes"
Stroke survivors with controlled blood pressure experienced fewer second strokes (dailyRx News) High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for stroke. Yet new research suggests many people…
Read More"New Medication Proves Effective Against Lung Cancer"
Lung cancer resistant to Xalkori was successfully treated with ceritinib (dailyRx News) As scientists continue to look for better and more effective cancer treatments, one new study looked at a…
Read More"Certain Bacteria May Target Pregnant Women, Harm Fetus"
H Influenzae seemed to target pregnant women and brings high risk of miscarriage (dailyRx News) Pregnant women are prone to morning sickness, fluid retention and even thinning hair. But new…
Read More"Flu Vaccine Helps Protect Kids From Major Illness"
Flu vaccine in children effective at preventing admission to pediatric intensive care units and serious complications (dailyRx News) For most kids, the flu means missed days from school and bad…
Read More"Rx Helps Heavy Drinkers Drink Less"
Topiramate reduces drinking in heavy drinkers with certain gene variation (dailyRx News) For heavy drinkers, abstaining from alcohol is a tough goal. Topiramate, a new drug, may reduce heavy drinking…
Read More"Even Before COPD, Smokers Exercised Less"
Physical activity levels in smokers lower than in adults who did not smoke (dailyRx News) Plenty of smokers also exercise and try to stay fit. But researchers behind a new…
Read More"Stress Goes To Your Head"
Tension headaches and migraines more common as stress increased (dailyRx News) It’s not all in your head — stress really does make a difference when it comes to the headaches…
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