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[ad_1] THURSDAY, Oct. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) – Current rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among preadolescents are too low to meet targets set by the American Cancer Society, according to a …

[ad_1] NEW YORK – A US Army research group is studying the possibility of deploying insects to make plants more resilient by modifying their genes. Some experts say that this work could …

[ad_1] GARDINER – Two amazing developments show why it's no longer safe to say "At least they do not smoke" when talking about vaping on the part of Maine youth. A study …

[ad_1] FULLERTON – The increase in the number of mosquitoes in an area where West Nile virus has been detected positive has prompted the County Vector Control Agency to take action. After …

[ad_1] Copyright of the image Getty Images The researchers indicate that the warning signs of type 2 diabetes may be detectable 20 years before the diagnosis of the disease. One study reveals …

[ad_1] Opioid overdose deaths in Michigan have increased by almost 9% in 2017 compared to 2016, according to data released this week by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Preliminary …

[ad_1] Two children from the same family died after contracting E. coli, Public Health England (PHE) said. The health agency did not confirm the children's age nor their place of origin, but …

[ad_1] Cervical cancer could be eliminated in Australia in the next two decades thanks to a government program to vaccinate children against the human papilloma virus, which causes cancer, according to a …

[ad_1] Last year's flu season will remain one of the worst in history. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the 2017-2018 influenza season has sickened millions of people and killed 80,000 …

[ad_1] The best way to prevent the virus is to get the flu shot. Although the vaccine is not 100% effective against the virus, it can prevent you from getting really sick. …