Category: Health
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Adults, Kids Urged To Skip Flu Shot
The flu vaccine has been hit hard this year, because a large batch that got contaminated. Officials are urging those who are not in the high-risk group to skip getting the vaccine this year.…
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Have A Pet Plan For Pregnancy Or Illness
Amy Eller in The Herald-Sun reports: You should have plans for pet care in case you become ill unexpectedly. Daily routines with your pets can become struggles if you are not up to your…
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‘Fat’ hormone restores fertility
BBC News reports: Injections of a hormone made by fat cells can jump-start an idling reproductive system, research shows. Full Story
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Obesity deemed an illness
Marguerite Higgins in the Washington Times reports: Obesity is now an illness and can be covered by Medicare, the federal health-insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Full Story
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High-protein diets linked to infertility
The Washington Times is reporting that: Popular high-protein diets, such as Atkins, can hinder a woman’s ability to conceive, according to a study released Monday. Full Story