Archive for October, 2009
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Friday, October 30th, 2009Vaccination does not appear to cause autism or other health problems — even in children with certain genetic disorders, a new study suggests.
High Fructose Intake May Raise Blood Pressure
Friday, October 30th, 2009High fructose intake is linked to high blood pressure, according to a study presented at a medical conference.
Infections Now Resistant to Old Antibiotic
Friday, October 30th, 2009Polymyxin B, an old antibiotic, is joining the list of antibiotics that are facing resistance from infections.
Child H1N1 Swine Flu Deaths Rising
Friday, October 30th, 2009Last week’s 19 new child deaths is the biggest single-week jump since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic began. So far, 114 kids have died of the flu.
Artificial Insemination Works Better This Way
Friday, October 30th, 2009Patients who undergo artificial insemination who lie on their backs for 15 minutes after the procedure may increase their chances of getting pregnant, according to a new study.
Progress in Quest for Group B Strep Vaccine
Friday, October 30th, 2009Researchers are a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect pregnant women against a serious bacterial infection that is a leading cause of death and disability in newborns.
Progress in Quest for Group B Strep Vaccine
Friday, October 30th, 2009Researchers are a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect pregnant women against a serious bacterial infection that is a leading cause of death and disability in newborns.
Lack of Insurance Puts Kids in Peril
Friday, October 30th, 2009Nearly 17,000 deaths of hospitalized children might have been prevented by having insurance over a span of 18 years, researchers from Johns Hopkins estimate.
Flu Vaccine Safe Throughout Pregnancy
Friday, October 30th, 2009Pregnant women who get the flu vaccine are less likely to have babies who are premature, small for their gestational age, or who have to be hospitalized, according to three new studies.
Pumpkin Protein May Field Off Yeast Infections
Friday, October 30th, 2009Researchers in South Korea say pumpkin skins contain a powerful antifungal protein that works against the cause of many common yeast infections.
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