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Antibiotics no cure for allergies
LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can... Read more »
Quit smoking now
The Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline confirms that there has never been a better time for smokers to quit than right now. Read more »
Disinfecting water saves Rwanda
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Read more »
Drug prices can vary by $100
YONKERS, N.Y. -- For consumers who pay for all or most of their prescription drugs out of pocket, a new price study by Consumer... Read more »
Snail bait gets rid of snails but it could harm your pet.
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If you have pets, be aware that snail bait products can be toxic to pets. Read more »
Wrong-sided brain surgery halted
Attorneys for parents suing Arkansas Children's Hospital over a wrong sided brain surgery abruptly halted the trial citing possible juror misconduct. Read more »
ADA stresses pregnant oral health
The (ADA) wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Read more »
Allergies' immense impact
Allergies are often disregarded as a nuisance: in today's society allergies get little respect. Read more »
How Big Is Your Brain?
From autopsies, researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, but their brains riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. Read more »
Gene therapy for blindness
A Government funded trial to treat inherited blindness by administering gene therapy to the human retina has proved successful, researchers have announced. Read more »

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Antibiotics no cure for allergies
LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can... Read more »
Quit smoking now
The Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline confirms that there has never been a better time for smokers to quit than right now. Read more »
Disinfecting water saves Rwanda
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Read more »
Drug prices can vary by $100
YONKERS, N.Y. -- For consumers who pay for all or most of their prescription drugs out of pocket, a new price study by Consumer... Read more »
Wrong-sided brain surgery halted
Attorneys for parents suing Arkansas Children's Hospital over a wrong sided brain surgery abruptly halted the trial citing possible juror misconduct. Read more »
ADA stresses pregnant oral health
The (ADA) wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Read more »
Allergies' immense impact
Allergies are often disregarded as a nuisance: in today's society allergies get little respect. Read more »
How Big Is Your Brain?
From autopsies, researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, but their brains riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. Read more »
Gene therapy for blindness
A Government funded trial to treat inherited blindness by administering gene therapy to the human retina has proved successful, researchers have announced. Read more »
President signs elder falls bill
The Home Safety Council applauds the enactment of the Safety of Seniors Act. Read more »

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