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It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.
Flu vaccines protect people by activating white blood cells that, in turn, boost the development of antibodies to the flu, a new study suggests.
Flu vaccines protect people by activating white blood cells that, in turn, boost the development of antibodies to the flu, a new study suggests.
People who were vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 swine flu virus had a slightly increased risk of a paralysis disorder, according to a new study, but the benefits of vaccination greatly outweighed the risks.
People who were vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 swine flu virus had a slightly increased risk of a paralysis disorder, according to a new study, but the benefits of vaccination greatly outweighed the risks.
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.
Seniors seem to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than young people do, a small study shows.
Seniors seem to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than young people do, a small study shows.
Mild winters where few people catch the flu tend to be followed by serious flu outbreaks the next year, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could mean harsher flu seasons ahead.
Mild winters where few people catch the flu tend to be followed by serious flu outbreaks the next year, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could mean harsher flu seasons ahead.
While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.
While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.
A new norovirus strain caused most of the outbreaks of the contagious intestinal illness in the United States between September and December last year.
A new norovirus strain caused most of the outbreaks of the contagious intestinal illness in the United States between September and December last year.
Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are too sick to go to school, an expert advises.
Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are too sick to go to school, an expert advises.
Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, and the virus is proving particularly dangerous for the elderly, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, and the virus is proving particularly dangerous for the elderly, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
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People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.
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