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Whooping Cough Vaccine & Seizures:Not Linked
Whooping Cough Vaccine & Seizures:Not Linked – Some parents have been worried about the side effects that are associated with the Whooping Cough vaccine. Researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that there is no connection between the vaccine and seizures, despite what some resent reports may have speculated. “Our [...]
IVF Success Test Prediction
IVF Success Test Prediction – A new test is able to predict the success of second attempts at in vitro fertilization (IVF) with 1,000 times more accuracy than previous tests. Experts have said that the test could give doctors a real idea about how viable a second attempt at IVF actually is, especially if IVF [...]
Malaria-proof Mosquitoes Engineered by Researchers
Malaria-proof Mosquitoes Engineered by Researchers – Malaria is responsible for 1 million deaths each and every year. In order to infect humans, the disease must be transferred through a mosquito. Researchers have taken a step forward in eradicating the illness after they developed a genetically altered mosquito that is resistant to the disease. While the [...]
Mental Acuity Linked to Body Shape
Mental Acuity Linked to Body Shape – A recent study suggests that the shape of your body may affect your mental acuity. The study found that being fat diminishes mental performance, and this problem becomes worse with age. The study also found that where the fat is deposited on your body has a big effect [...]
Drop-Side Cribs Ban?
Drop-Side Cribs Ban? – Amid a number of different recalls over the course of the last few months, one regulator is seeking to ban drop-side cribs. A number of problems have been reported with the cribs, and may pose a danger to young children. If they try to climb out, there is a chance that the [...]
Michael Kamrava Octuplet Mom’s Doctor in More Trouble
Michael Kamrava Octuplet Mom’s Doctor in More Trouble – The Medical Board of California has accused Dr. Michael Kamrava of transferring too many embryos to a woman and failing to order tests for a patient with cancer. Both acts can be considered huge errors in standard practice. The Beverly Hills fertility doctor who treated the [...]
President Obama Hiv/Aids Policy : Reduce Infections
President Obama Hiv/Aids Policy : Reduce Infections – The Obama Administration revealed their new national HIV and AIDS strategy on Tuesday. Officials have said that the move shows that the administration is dedicated to changing the way that we look at the epidemic. Medical breakthroughs have been able to greatly improve the quality of life [...]
