Health care
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2016
Many doctors aren’t strongly recommending HPV vaccine
A survey of nearly 600 doctors shows many don't urge the vaccine to preteens and their parents, contributing to low vaccination rates.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2016
S.C. bill to limit Viagra sends abortion message
A legislator says both her proposal and those to restrict abortions are a waste.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2016
Maine bankers give cold shoulder to medical marijuana industry
Dispensaries and caregivers are often forced to do business in cash because federal law raises the threat of penalties against banks.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2015
Birthrate of twins jumps to record high
There were 33.9 sets of twins per every 1,000 births in 2013 as the average age of first-time moms climbs.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2015
Study: Kids’ asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase
A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower cases in kids.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
Lobbyists’ role in crafting medical device bill called ‘alarming’
The regulation-loosening measure lets device makers pay safety checkers.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2015
More young adults choose health care law coverage
They're a coveted segment since they tend to be healthy and their participation helps keep premiums in check.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2015
Study finds people could be ignoring signs of impending cardiac arrest
An innovative study finds about half of people who suffered cardiac arrest experienced some warning signs.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2015
New kidney distribution rules helping some patients, officials say
Hard-to-match transplant candidates are benefiting, and waiting-list tenure is no longer the top criteria.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
FDA proposes ban on indoor tanning for anyone under 18
Friday's announcement follows years of prodding by dermatologists and medical groups.
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