Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Still Recommended After Study
A new study examining the potential effects of the flu vaccine during pregnancy showed an association between the vaccine and early-term miscarriage, but the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) still recommends that...
Kids with Pets Have Fewer Allergies While Adults with Pets Live Longer, Study Shows
New findings reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the old adage that a dog really is “man’s best friend.” There are many healthy benefits of pet ownership for people of...
Take to the Sky to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month
History Since the 1970s, protests have been held in response to sexual violence against women. These protests originated in England, led by women who were attacked as they walked the streets at night. These protests...
Pending Health Care Legislation to Provide Vital Services for School Children
A recent health care legislation proposal may boost access to health care services for school children.
Dwindling Freshwater Resources Make Desalination Attractive
Around the United States, cities facing current or pending freshwater deficits are looking toward saltwater to meet their needs. Currently, the largest desalination plant in the world is in Saudi Arabia and is estimated...
CDC Calls Attention to Specific Antibiotic-resistant Pathogens
Within the last five years, surgical-site infections have dropped by 20% and bloodstream infections from central-line contamination is down by over 40%, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. While...
Public Health Degree Leads to Many Opportunities
Public health is a broad term that generally refers to government monitoring, regulation and promotion of the health of an entire population. But when it comes to careers, a public health major has more...
‘Tis the Season for Injuries Caused by Holiday Decorating
Though holiday decorations may make people feel merry and bright, they could also be the cause of some serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 15,000 people across the country...
Study: 50 Hospitals Charge Uninsured 10 Times Cost of Care
The health insurance marketplace has become an increasingly costly place to find the coverage Americans need, resulting in many Americans forfeiting or losing their health insurance. As it turns out, life without it is...
Innovative Mosquito Repellent Offers New Tool in Fight Against Disease
Mosquitoes find their targets by sniffing out a variety of chemicals and bacteria on human skin. Researcher Ulrich Bernier discovered that some chemicals found on the skin in low concentrations make human scent undetectable...