Wednesday 7 November 2018

2nd Baby Born to a Kratom-Using Mom Has Withdrawal

A second baby exposed to kratom during his mother's pregnancy may signal a broader trend among pregnant women toward seeking alternatives to opioid painkillers, a study author says.



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Too Few Americans Get The HPV Vaccine

HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination has increased in recent years, rates remain well below the government's 2020 goal of 80 percent of age-eligible adolescents, according to a recent report by the President’s Cancer Panel.



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Sleepy Drivers Involved in 100,000 Crashes a Year

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Drowsy driving is a serious safety risk that few people consider, experts say. Drivers should keep the risk factors in mind, including as little as one hour of lost sleep, anti-anxiety medication and driving alone or with sleeping passengers.



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Screens, Summer Birth Linked to Vision Issues?

Kids born in the summer and who spend many hours playing on screens may be more at risk of becoming nearsighted, new research suggests.



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Your Showerhead May Be Bathing You in Risky Germs

Bacteria thrive in showerheads and water distribution systems. Although most of these bacteria are harmless, some can cause lung infections, according to a new study.



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