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8 Ways to Help Kids Dodge Germs 02/08/2017 07:00 PM EST Boosting your child's immune system lets them stay in cold- and flu-fighting shape Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Germs and Hygiene Smoke-Free Public Housing Cuts Secondhand Fumes 02/08/2017 07:00 PM EST Nicotine levels down by almost 50 percent among residents of four properties in Philadelphia Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Secondhand Smoke Gym Membership Makes Your Heart Fitter, Too 02/08/2017 05:00 PM EST Study found health club members were far more likely to meet physical activity recommendations Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Heart Diseases--Prevention Opioids and Alcohol a Dangerous Cocktail 02/08/2017 04:00 PM EST Drinking while taking the painkillers can hamper breathing, especially among seniors, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Pain Relievers, Seniors' Health Is It Parkinson's or Something Else? Blood Test Might Tell 02/08/2017 04:00 PM EST But new technique needs more study, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Laboratory Tests, Parkinson's Disease Whole-Grain Foods May Help You Stay Slim 02/08/2017 02:00 PM EST Study found switching to more fibrous fare lowered calorie absorption, boosted metabolism rate Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Weight Control Calcium Buildup in Young Arteries May Signal Heart Attack Risk 02/08/2017 02:00 PM EST Even small amount in 30s, 40s appears to boost the odds, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack Drought May Beckon Bigger West Nile Outbreaks 02/08/2017 12:00 PM EST Dry environment might alter how easily mosquito-borne virus is transmitted, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: West Nile Virus E-Cigs May Be 'Bridge' to Teens' Tobacco Use 02/08/2017 12:00 PM EST 'Vapers' seem much more likely to give real smokes a try, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: E-Cigarettes, Smoking and Youth Harsh Parenting Can Backfire with Bad Behavior from Teens 02/08/2017 12:00 PM EST Early sex, stealing and dropping out of school are some of the consequences, study contends Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Parenting, Teen Mental Health Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Liquid 02/08/2017 12:00 PM EST Their presence in 5 brands studied is troubling, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: E-Cigarettes   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