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Is Autism Linked To Flu During Pregnancy?
By Catherine Roberts Trending Health News

Is Autism Linked To Flu During Pregnancy?

A new study from Denmark has shown a possible connection between autism and a mother combating the flu during pregnancy. The study, published in the online journal American Academy of Pediatrics, looked at 96,736 children born between 1997 and 2003 in Denmark. 1%, or 976 children in the participant pool, were diagnosed with autism spectrum […]

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Death Toll Rises As Fungal Meningitis Ravages The USA
By Jim Greene Outbreaks & Public Health News

Death Toll Rises As Fungal Meningitis Ravages The USA

The Center of Disease Control has located the source of the deadly fungal meningitis that killed 14 people to date and infected another 170. The fungus has been linked to a steroid shot produced by New England Compounding which had shipped the shots to 23 states. The shots which have been recalled by New England Compounding have […]

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Meningitis Outbreak in United States Linked to Steroid Shots
By Jim Greene Outbreaks & Public Health News

Meningitis Outbreak in United States Linked to Steroid Shots

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are scrambling to identify how many of the steroid shots, that has already infected 105 people, are contaminated with these deadly fungus.  Almost 13,000 people have received the shots, but it is believed that only the ones who received the injections in their backs are at […]

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The Best and Worst Foods For A Cold
By Catherine Roberts Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Best and Worst Foods For A Cold

Every year one billion people come down with the dreaded “cold”. This annoying and debilitating sickness can linger for weeks if not treated properly. Back to school season is prime time for colds. This is directly correlated with the temperatures, as when the air gets dryer, viruses can stick around better. Add that to children […]

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