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Flu vaccine may also protect against pneumonia

October 8, 2015 Getting a flu shot may protect not only from flu, but also from pneumonia, the leading cause of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, a new study suggests.

New antibiotic-resistant superbug is an emerging threat

October 8, 2015 A relatively new antibiotic-resistant bacteria called CRE is making inroads in some major American cities, U.S. health officials report.

Iconic New York buildings to glow pink to raise breast cancer awareness

October 6, 2015 Two of the New York metropolitan region’s most iconic structures – the George Washington Bridge and the spire on One World Trade Center – will glow pink tonight, October 6, to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Drivers on drugs on the rise, alcohol declining

October 6, 2015 Drug use by drivers is a mounting concern, particularly in light of more permissive marijuana laws and an increase in prescription drug abuse.

Too-clean environment to blame for childhood asthma

October 5, 2015 Since the 1950s, rates of asthma have increased significantly, affecting nearly 20% of children in Western countries.

Winter is coming and so is seasonal affective disorder

October 3, 2015 As a new winter season is approaching, some people will be in a bad mood because they miss sunny days but some will experience a strong mood change, something more deeper than usual \'I wish it is summer again\' mood.

Genes that protect African children from malaria identified

October 2, 2015 Variations in DNA at a specific location, locus, on the genome that protect African children from developing severe malaria, in some cases nearly halving a child’s chance of developing the life-threatening disease, have been identified in the largest genetic association study.

Sweetened drinks may damage heart

September 30, 2015 Soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages can seriously damage heart health, a new review showed.

Cancer diagnosis while pregnant should not lead to end of pregnancy

September 29, 2015 Women who are pregnant when diagnosed with cancer can start treatment for their disease immediately and do not need to terminate their pregnancy due to worries over the effects of therapy on the development of their child.

Consumption of antibiotics increased by 30 percent

September 26, 2015 The effectiveness of antibiotics is declining, making once-treatable common infections more difficult to cure due to increasing antibiotic resistance.

Campaign to prevent teenage pregnancies launched in Argentina

September 25, 2015 An organization is distributing “non-pregnancy tests” in six Argentine cities as part of a UNICEF-supported drive to reduce teen pregnancy and educate young women about their rights.

Racial differences in breast cancer linked to genes

September 25, 2015 Black women are more likely to develop aggressive forms of breast cancer than white women because of genetic differences in the tumors, a new study suggests.