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E-Cigarettes May Be Less Toxic Than Tobacco, Study Suggests 02/06/2017 05:00 PM EST Vaping reduces exposure to certain chemicals, but some still question overall safety Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: E-Cigarettes, Smoking Terminally Ill Obese People Less Likely to Get Hospice Care 02/06/2017 05:00 PM EST And those who did get end-of-life services had fewer days than slimmer patients, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: End of Life Issues, Hospice Care, Obesity U.S. Teens Lag on Recommended Vaccinations 02/06/2017 05:00 PM EST HPV and flu immunization rates remain well below goals, pediatricians' group says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Flu Shot, HPV Weight Loss Tied to Lower Risk of Uterine Cancer 02/06/2017 04:00 PM EST Benefit was greatest in women who were obese and achieved a normal weight, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Uterine Cancer, Weight Control For Elderly Needing Home Medical Care, Are Nurse Practitioners the Answer? 02/06/2017 02:00 PM EST Restrictions in some U.S. states are an obstacle, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Home Care Services, Seniors' Health Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? Check Again 02/06/2017 02:00 PM EST Some people outgrow their allergy and others may have been misdiagnosed, doctor explains Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Drug Reactions Most Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancers Enjoy Good Sexual Health 02/06/2017 12:00 PM EST Study finds especially toxic treatments were tied to later issues, but most rated sex lives as positive Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Cancer--Living with Cancer, Sexual Health Hospitalizations for Common Heart Rhythm Problem on the Rise 02/06/2017 12:00 PM EST But those with atrial fibrillation are also more likely to live, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Health Facilities Newborn Screening Tests Approved 02/06/2017 11:23 AM EST The screens are used to detect four rare metabolic disorders Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Metabolic Disorders, Newborn Screening For Kids, Regular Exercise Seems to Put Depression on the Run 02/06/2017 09:00 AM EST Finding could be significant because it suggests physical activity can be used to boost mental health Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Exercise for Children 1 in 4 Teen E-Cigarette Users Has Tried 'Dripping' 02/06/2017 07:00 AM EST This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: E-Cigarettes, Smoking and Youth Pet Meds Sending Kids to the ER 02/06/2017 07:00 AM EST It's not uncommon for toddlers to ingest drugs intended for dogs and cats, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Pet Health, Poisoning   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656