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The Kid's Doctor: Suddenly the day has come!
Premium Health News Servicehttp://www.kidsdr.com It suddenly seems like I've been in a time warp and many of my patients who "should still be little" are showing up for their pre-college physicals. It was hard enough for me to realize my own children had grown up, but now my...Tags: Health Insurance, Diseases and Illnesses, Health and Safety at School, Vaccines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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American Academy of Pediatrics boosts health benefits of circumcision
The Kid's Doctorhttp://www.kidsdr.com Many new parents ask me about the pros/cons of circumcising their newborn sons. The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement today (Aug. 27) on circumcision, stating that the health benefits of the procedure...Tags: Pediatrics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Genital Herpes
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OUR HEALTH: The A,B,C's for a Healthy, Happy School Year
“For those students who are beginning school for the first time, one of the most important aspects is to help the student understand that school is fun and exciting,” says Chuck Lionberger, APR, Community Relations Specialist for Roanoke...
Tags: Whooping Cough, Literature, Entertainment, Diseases and Illnesses, Health and Safety at School
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Regular pap smears important for nearly all women
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had several abnormal Pap smears, and I'm worried about getting cervical cancer. How often should I be getting a Pap smear? Are there things I can do to prevent cervical cancer? ANSWER: Getting regularly scheduled Pap smears is...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, Medical Specialization
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Vaccines aren't just for children
The reemergence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the U.S. underscores the need for people of all ages to maintain protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, a message Project Immunize Virginia has been promoting for 17 years. "Our mission is...
Tags: Whooping Cough, Mumps, Diseases and Illnesses, Education, Vaccines
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Decline in circumcisions could cost billions
CNNAs the number of American parents increasingly leave their baby boys uncircumcised, HIV and other sexually transmitted disease rates are likely to climb, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, and the costs associated with those...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Specialization, Insurance, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Decline in circumcisions costing health care system billions, study finds
A 20-year decline in male circumcision has cost the country $2 billion in medical costs that could have been prevented, Johns Hopkins researchers say in a study released Monday.
In what is believed to be the first look at the economic impact of male...Tags: Medical Research, Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Science and Technology
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Health tips for freshmen
Attention, freshmen: You will likely pick up more than knowledge and new friends when you start college. There's a good chance you'll at least catch a cold from living in the tight quarters of a dormitory, physicians and students say. "The thing (about)...
Tags: Whooping Cough, Sleep Deprivation, Diseases and Illnesses, Health and Safety at School, Medical Specialization
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New Women's Health Care Benefits Now In Effect
pix11.com | @HilaryWhittierIt's a big day for women across the country as a part of President Obama's health care reform law goes into effect today. What this means for insured women is that their insurance companies can offer eight services for free. No co-pay or deductible is...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Medical Procedures and Tests, Insurance, Diabetes, Abusive Behavior
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Controversial contraception mandate goes into effect
Staff reporterA new piece of the controversial Affordable Care Act goes into effect today and it focuses on women's health. The newest provision offers certain services free of charge for the patient, including free forms of birth control. Much of the focus of this...Tags: Diabetes, Insurance, Abusive Behavior, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Barack Obama
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New health services available for women
On Wednesday, more than 132,000 women in South Dakota became eligible for eight new health prevention-related services - birth control among them - at no direct cost because of the Affordable Care Act. "It reduces out-of-pocket cost sharing for women in...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Procedures and Tests, Insurance, Diabetes, Companies and Corporations
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Carmen Carrera comes out--as transgender
Carmen Carrera's introduction to many of her fans started on the cult hit "RuPaul's Drag Race," where she became known for her flawless figure and glamorous look. Carrera, 24 of New Jersey, quickly turned into a fan favorite, even being brought back for...
Tags: RuPaul, Social Issues, Gonorrhea , Cake Boss (tv program), RuPaul's Drag Race (tv program)
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