Four-Strain Flu Vaccine Debuts In U S Market
U S FDA approves two GSK four strain flu vaccines FluLaval Quadrivalent and Fluorix Quadrivalent for children as young as 3 years old. Vaccines aim to broaden coverage amid past WHO prediction misses and CDC estimates of modest benefits.
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Thirdhand smoke explained by pediatrician Tammy Taylor
Tammy Taylor explains thirdhand smoke as lingering cigarette residues in homes cars clothes and hair that persist days after smoking. The residue contains carcinogenic compounds that can react with air pollutants to form tiny particles entering the body and may last up to two months after smoking.
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Health guidance on thirdhand smoke and home safety
A Berkeley Lab study shows thirdhand smoke risks grow with exposure duration, not intensity. Experts advise replacing carpets and repainting quickly in smoker-occupied homes, plus smoking outside with a dedicated jacket, long hair tied back, and thorough hand washing to reduce lingering gases and particles.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley
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Change hard for cardiac patients study says few improve
A JAMA study of 7 519 patients across 17 countries shows only 4.3 percent improved all three lifestyle areas after a heart event. More than 30 percent made two changes and over 47 percent changed at least one habit. Urban residents were likelier to change than rural residents.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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SSM Heart Institute
St. Louis
Benefits of Regular Exercise Highlight Strong Impacts
Marjie Gilliam outlines how modest activity prevents osteoporosis arthritis and heart disease aids weight control lowers stress and improves mood. Regular exercise strengthens bones and muscles boosts HDL cholesterol and reduces blood pressure while increasing sleep quality and overall wellness.
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