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FDA Recommends Reduced Acetaminophen Dose
The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) has voted to urge a decrease in the recommended acetaminophen dosage. more...
As summer approaches in the Northern hemisphere, mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit will begin to present problems once again. more...
What can be done to dispose of old, expired or no longer needed medications including prescription medications and over the counter drugs? more...
What Happened to the Swine Flu Pandemic?
Is anyone still paying attention to the H1N1 flu updates? Or has this issue faded from front page news? more...
In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide. more...
The Swine Flu is very contagious and can spread very quickly. If you are ill, stay home so that you don't infect others. more...
Where Will the New Jobs be in Health Care?
How will the 2009 healthcare stimulus plan help Americans? Is it too costly? Will there be more jobs? more...
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
If you have trouble falling or staying asleep the answer may be as simple as a nightly bath. To reclaim your sleep--and your life--adopt one or more of these strategies. more...
By: Rupert Taylor
The United States is the only developed nation that does not have a universal public health insurance system; that may be about to change. more...
Panel Votes for Painkiller Dose to be Reduced
By: Sharon Tully
Taking too much of the recommended dosage of acetaminophen has long been linked to liver damage and now the FDA is addressing this public health concern. more...
By: Barbara Bell
Nearly 30 million Americans, including disabled, elderly and anyone with functional limitations are helped by Universal Design and the ADA every day. more...
Trends in Unmarried Mother Statistics
By: James Cooper
Nonmarital childbearing has become more common in the United States overall, especially among some populations. In some groups, however, it has decreased. more...
There's a lot of confusion about what is necessary to protect yourself from the sun. Here's expert advice on the best ways to shield yourself from the sun. more...
Organ Donation Questions Answered
By: Samantha Shelton
As of today, 101,898 people are waiting for transplant surgeries, according to the official U.S. government Web site for organ and tissue donation. more...
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