by Research Team | Mar 3, 2015 | Health News
Pediatricians are facing increasing pressure from some parents who want to spread out the recommended vaccine schedule for their children by postponing vaccines, pointing to a need for improved programs that support timely vaccinations, according to a new study by...
by Research Team | Mar 3, 2015 | Health News
Democratic Rep. Lou Lang and Republican Rep. John Anthony say their bill follows a panel of lawmakers’ meetings around the state to learn more about a rise in heroin use and its correlation to prescription drug abuse. The legislation would require drugs...
by Research Team | Mar 3, 2015 | Health News
The study suggests that consuming nuts, particularly peanuts due to their low price, is a cheap way of improving cardiovascular health. Analysis of more than 70,000 people in the US and two groups amounting to more than 130,000 in China found that “nut intake...
by Research Team | Mar 3, 2015 | Health News
What’s new with flu? As of Feb. 21, from the state Department of Public Health: 3,900 people in Connecticut have tested positive for the flu this season. 1,111 people have been hospitalized from the illness.
by Research Team | Mar 3, 2015 | Health News
Public health officials say 84 per cent of the 3,500 students living on campus at Acadia University have received the first dose of a vaccination against the B strain of meningococcal meningitis. Another vaccination clinic is scheduled to be held at the school in...
