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Parents of severely disabled kids say they enrich their lives

(HealthDay) -- When Vanessa Hernandez's sixth child was born, she knew right away her daughter was different.

Health Jul 23, 2012 | not rated yet | 1

CDC launching graphic anti-smoking ad campaign

(AP) -- Tobacco taxes and smoking bans haven't budged the U.S. smoking rate in years. Now the government is trying to shock smokers into quitting with a graphic nationwide advertising campaign.

Health Mar 15, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Earlier tracheostomies result in better patient outcomes

A tracheostomy performed within the first seven days after a severe head injury results in better overall patient outcome, according to a team of Penn State College of Medicine researchers. This is especially true for patients ...

Neuroscience Oct 05, 2011 | not rated yet | 0