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'Microbiomes' May Hold Key to Kids' Ear Infections 09/12/2017 07:00 PM EDT Germ communities in the middle ear differ greatly between affected and unaffected people, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Ear Infections Widening Waistlines May Raise Women's Cancer Risk 09/12/2017 05:00 PM EDT Belly fat after menopause may boost risk of lung, gastrointestinal cancers, researchers report Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Obesity, Women's Health New Guideline Aims to Help Doctors Diagnose Head, Neck Masses 09/12/2017 04:00 PM EDT Lumps may signal infection or a cancer caused by a sexually transmitted virus Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, HPV, Neck Injuries and Disorders Many May Get Hospice Care Too Late 09/12/2017 02:00 PM EDT Study suggests that most end-of-life care occurs in final 2 weeks Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: End of Life Issues, Palliative Care Could Hormone Supplements for Menopause Make a Comeback? 09/12/2017 12:00 PM EDT New study suggests the therapy won't increase risk of early death Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormone Replacement Therapy HPV Test Alone OK for Cervical Cancer Screening Over 30: Expert Panel 09/12/2017 12:00 PM EDT New advisory says women can get the screen once every 5 years, in lieu of Pap tests every 3 years Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cervical Cancer Screening, HPV, Women's Health Checkup Is an Occasional Drink OK During Pregnancy? 09/12/2017 12:00 PM EDT Evidence isn't yet clear, but a new review says there's a slight chance of possible harm Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Health and Development, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse It's Time to Kick Fido Out -- of Bed, That Is 09/12/2017 09:00 AM EDT New study reveals that sharing sleeping space with your dog may disrupt your shut-eye Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter 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