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Paid Time Off Key to Stopping the Flu
Paid Time Off Key to Stopping the Flu
June 18, 2013; 8:45 AM

Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza, or the flu, from spreading throughout the office, new research shows.
Are You Protected Against Whooping Cough? Most Adults Don't Know
Are You Protected Against Whooping Cough? Most Adults Don't Know
June 17, 2013; 11:43 AM

Rates of whooping cough in the United States are at their highest level in decades, yet most adults don't know whether they are adequately protected against the disease, results from a new poll suggest.
Lung Transplants Controversial for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Lung Transplants Controversial for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
June 12, 2013; 10:01 AM

Lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients are controversial because some studies suggest the procedure does not prolong life or help patients live better on a day-to-day basis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Fat, Fiber in Diet Linked with Asthma
Fat, Fiber in Diet Linked with Asthma
June 08, 2013; 8:10 AM

People with asthma who eat a diet low in fat and high in fiber may be better off than those who eat less healthfully, a new study suggests.
Do E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
Do E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
May 20, 2013; 10:32 AM

Smokers who wish to quit commonly use electronic cigarettes to help them, despite the lack of evidence that the devices work, a new study finds.
COPD: Reduce Your Risk
COPD: Reduce Your Risk
May 10, 2013; 10:43 AM

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.
New Bird Flu: What the First 82 Cases Reveal
New Bird Flu: What the First 82 Cases Reveal
April 25, 2013; 10:53 AM

Here's what an investigation of 82 people infected with the new bird flu virus can tell us about the disease.
Is Vitamin C an Effective Remedy for the Common Cold?
Is Vitamin C an Effective Remedy for the Common Cold?
March 20, 2013; 1:39 PM

Researchers have been studying the role vitamin C plays in preventing and treating the common cold for more than 60 years.
Influenza Infection Cycles are Linked to Local Climates
Influenza Infection Cycles are Linked to Local Climates
March 12, 2013; 6:45 AM

Influenza infections follow distinct patterns around the world, and a new study links some of these changes to the local climate.
Flu Season Eases in Parts of US
Flu Season Eases in Parts of US
March 09, 2013; 12:45 PM

Flu season has eased off in a large part of the country.
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