Health
CDC launches new batch of graphic anti-smoking ads
(AP)—Government health officials are launching the second round of a graphic, emotional ad campaign designed to push smokers into kicking the habit.
Mar 28, 2013
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US study: Fewer dying in hospitals, more at home
Surveys show most Americans would rather die at home than in a hospital. Now, a new government study suggests more and more people getting their wish.
Mar 27, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: 105 US children died this flu season
(AP)—Health officials say the flu season is winding down, and it has killed 105 children—about the average toll.
Mar 22, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Health officials report 1 in 50 school kids have autism
A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Mar 20, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New whooping cough strain in US raises questions
Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine.
Feb 6, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu still widespread but easing in some states, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Continuing a trend that emerged late last month, flu activity remains high across the United States but there are reports that the number of infections may be leveling off in some regions of the country, federal ...
Feb 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu still at epidemic levels: CDC
(HealthDay)—While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.
Jan 25, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
48 states now report flu activity, 29 children dead: CDC
(HealthDay)—Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
Jan 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu more widespread in US; eases off in some areas
Health officials say flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined.
Jan 11, 2013
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Medications
Blood disorder cases tied to prescription painkiller abuse
(HealthDay)—Tennessee health officials report cases of a rare blood-clotting problem among people who injected the painkiller Opana ER (extended release) after crushing pills meant to be taken by mouth.
Jan 10, 2013
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