Warnings issued after Santa Ana child contracts typhus – Los Angeles Times

May 26, 2012

abc7.com Warnings issued after Santa Ana child contracts typhusLos Angeles TimesOrange County health officials are urging residents to take steps to keep their pets, yards and homes free of fleas after a Santa Ana child contracted typhus. The child was hospitalized late last month and has since recovered, said Nicole Stanfield, …OC health officials warn [...]

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People Smile When Frustrated: Researchers Develop Computer Algorithm to Detect … – Counsel & Heal

May 26, 2012

Zee News People Smile When Frustrated: Researchers Develop Computer Algorithm to Detect …Counsel & HealWhen you see a person smile, you are more likely to interpret that the person is happy or delighted. Obviously, conventional understanding of expressions tells us that when a person is happy, he/she smiles. Yet, a new study has revealed that [...]

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Can You Hear Me Now?

May 26, 2012

FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to loud music at a rock concert often results in temporary hearing loss for teenagers, researchers say. View full post on Health News Headlines – Yahoo! News

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Tide to change Pods lid amid child safety concerns – Reuters

May 26, 2012

CBC.ca Tide to change Pods lid amid child safety concernsReutersBy Jessica Wohl (Reuters) – After at least one child was hospitalized for swallowing its prettily packaged detergent, Procter & Gamble Co said on Friday it will make Tide Pods more difficult to open. A double latch will be put on the lid of Tide Pods [...]

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Nursing Home to Community Care Move Stumbles – MedPage Today

May 26, 2012

The Atlantic Nursing Home to Community Care Move StumblesMedPage TodayBy MedPage Today Staff A multi-billion dollar federal initiative to move low-income elderly and disabled people from long-term care facilities into the community has fallen far short of its goals, as many states have struggled to cobble together …Legislation may enable states to offer universal healthcareLos [...]

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Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu

May 26, 2012

FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who received a flu shot to protect them against the H1N1 swine flu virus had a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and of having a baby small for gestational age, according to a new study. View full post on Health News Headlines – Yahoo! News

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Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit

May 26, 2012

SATURDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) — People tend to exercise less as they grow older, but keeping physically active is essential for remaining healthy and independent, an expert says. View full post on Health News Headlines – Yahoo! News

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Father of six married for 25 years makes shocking discovery: He’s a woman – New York Daily News

May 26, 2012

New York Daily News Father of six married for 25 years makes shocking discovery: He's a womanNew York Daily NewsFive years ago, a man married for 25 years who had six kids went to the hospital with a kidney stone and left with a piece of life-changing news — he was a woman. Now, Stevie [...]

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Long-Acting Contraception

May 26, 2012

A new  study involved women at high risk for unintended pregnancy who received free contraception. Long-acting reversible contraception was associated with a significantly lower risk of pregnancy than contraceptive pills, patch, or ring and was highly effective regardless of age. Unintended pregnancy is a major problem in the United States. Approximately 3 million pregnancies per year [...]

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PSA test part of trend: Fewer screenings for well people – USA TODAY

May 26, 2012

USA TODAY PSA test part of trend: Fewer screenings for well peopleUSA TODAYBy Liz Szabo, USA TODAY Many men were surprised this week when a government advisory panel recommended that doctors stop using the PSA test to screen healthy men for prostate cancer. By Bruce Powell, AP Dr. Gautam Jayram assists during prostate cancer …Trend: [...]

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