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Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
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CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease
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 THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- The recent approval of a new, more broadly effective pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) for young children could greatly reduce the prevalence of pneumococcal disease in that age group, a new government report suggests.
On Feb. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved PCV13 and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the vac |
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Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
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'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds
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 THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- More 12-year-olds have used inhalants to get high than marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, a new report finds.
These potentially deadly inhalants include aerosol computer cleaners, glue, hair sprays, paint solvents and gasoline. They're "huffed" or sniffed and can cause addiction or sudden death from cardiac arrest.
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Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
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Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say
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Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
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Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say
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Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
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Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say
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New Knee May Improve Balance
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Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds
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Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
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When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say
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Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
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Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report
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Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
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Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells
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Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
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A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say
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