Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Aging Narrows Gender Gap in Flu Vaccine Response

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Here's some bad news for older women during flu season: Aging reduces the stronger immune response that women typically have to vaccination, a new study finds.



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More Antibiotics, Higher Odds for Colon Cancer?

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Taking certain antibiotics -- especially multiple times or for long courses -- may put you at risk for colon cancer, a large new study suggests.



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Brutal Ragweed Season Forecast

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People who have allergies may be in for a rough ragweed season this summer and fall, thanks to hotter and wetter weather nationwide.



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CBP Won't Vaccinate Migrants Against Flu

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency's announcement that it won't vaccinate migrants is being slammed by public health experts.



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Women's Mid-Life Stress Might Effect Memory

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Stressful experiences in middle age are associated with greater memory loss among women later in life, a new study says.



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