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Smoking-Cessation Vaccine

Smoking-Cessation Vaccine

In the US alone, 400,000 deaths per year are linked to tobacco use. Fortunately, there might be a solution for that in the near future. HealthDay News reported last October 12 that the National Institute on Drug Abuse has given a $12 million grant to company in Maryland to assist it in the final phases of its research on a possible anti-nicotine vaccine. The researchNabi Biopharmaceuticals will begin the third phase of its study of a potential vaccine called NicVax. The study could be the last s…

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Lifesaving Health Care Screening Tests for Women

Lifesaving Health Care Screening Tests for Women

Women, while taking on more active roles in society, career and family, tend to have a lot on their mind. So much so that their attention to personal well-being may be compromised. Due to their increasing responsibilities, most women have a tendency to pass up on opportunities to take advantage of health care screening tests. Unfortunately, such tests are necessary in detecting (and preventing) potential health risks. Below are the top five lifesaving screening tests every woman needs, as rated …

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Sports Physical Exams

Sports Physical Exams

Playing sports is a fun way to keep us fit and to meet people. We all know this. But what many of us do not know is the importance of a sports physical exam that we may have to take before participating in sports. Also called as preparticipation physical examination (PPE), sports physicals help determine whether it is safe for your kid to participate in certain sports. PPE is required for kids and teens in most states, but even if it is not required, doctors still recommend sports physicals.Goal…

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