Home » Archives by category » News » Health (Page 211)
Flu Vaccine: Infant Febrile Seizures Reported

The FDA and CDC are investigating reports linking febrile seizure in infants to the Sanofi Fluzone flu vaccine.

Continue reading …
Surgeon General Urges Support for Breastfeeding

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD, announced a ”call to action” to support breastfeeding, asking families, communities, health care systems, and employers to make breastfeeding easier for mothers who wish to do so.

Continue reading …
Quit-Smoking Aids: What Works?

It’s never easy to quit smoking. But research shows that medications and nicotine replacement therapies can double the chances that a smoker will successfully quit.

Continue reading …
College Student Vaccine Requirements: Types of Vaccines You Need and More

WebMD lists the vaccines college students need and answers common questions about the vaccine guidelines for college students.

Continue reading …
Adult Meningitis Vaccine: Benefits, Risks, Side Effects, and More

Get the facts from WebMD about the meningitis vaccination and its benefits and risks.

Continue reading …
10 Reasons to Quit Smoking: Cost, Smell, Wrinkles, and More

Here are 10 common daily side effects of smoking that often create the incentive to quit.

Continue reading …
Find Your Smoking Triggers

What makes you crave a cigarette? Is it a cup of coffee? A drink? Talking on the phone? To quit smoking forever, it’s important to identify your smoking triggers.

Continue reading …
10 Ways to Reduce Stress While You Quit Smoking

When you quit smoking, nicotine withdrawal can make you feel jittery and nervous. Here are 10 ways to reduce stress while you quit smoking.

Continue reading …
House Votes to Repeal Health Reform

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal the health reform law.

Continue reading …
Vitamin E and Fatty Acids May Ease PMS

A supplement containing vitamin E and essential fatty acids may help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a study shows.

Continue reading …