[ad_1] The number of measles cases continues to increase in Rockland County. On Tuesday, 76 cases of measles were confirmed in the county, as well as eight suspected cases on which the …
Read More »Online tool can help men make treatment choices for prostate cancer
[ad_1] (Reuters Health) – An internet tool can allow a man with prostate cancer to see how thousands of other men in his situation have chosen to be treated, which can be …
Read More »Father wants to improve CDC reporting of diseases with "polio" like symptoms in children as MFA cases grow
[ad_1] Jeremy Wilcox has been fighting for two months to get a diagnosis of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, for his son. "I've seen the pros and cons of the health system," …
Read More »Suffolk County: Eighth resident is infected with West Nile virus this year
[ad_1] West Nile virus has been diagnosed in a resident of Brookhaven, the eighth resident of Suffolk County, to contract mosquito-borne disease this year, county health officials said. The last patient, over …
Read More »One-third of parents refuse to vaccinate their child against the flu this year
[ad_1] Sarah J. Clark A national children's health survey conducted by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital showed that a significant number of parents choose not to vaccinate their children against influenza. The survey …
Read More »Chickenpox Epidemic Strikes Private School With Low Vaccination Rate: NPR
[ad_1] At least 36 students from a school in North Carolina have been infected with chicken pox. The school has many students whose parents have called for religious exemption from vaccination requirements. …
Read More »Suffolk County: Eighth resident is infected with West Nile virus this year
[ad_1] West Nile virus has been diagnosed in a resident of Brookhaven, the eighth resident of Suffolk County, to contract mosquito-borne disease this year, county health officials said. The last patient, over …
Read More »New hope for people allergic to peanuts
[ad_1] A new experimental drug could help people with allergies lead a more normal life. The drug, called AR101, is awaiting FDA approval. A new study has shown the results obtained in …
Read More »Do not eat romaine lettuce, warns the CDC after an outbreak of E. coli
[ad_1] Breaking News Emails Receive last minute alerts and special reports. News and stories that matter, delivered the mornings of the week. SUBSCRIBE November 20, 2018 / 20:12 GMT By Maggie Fox …
Read More »Outbreak of E. coli infections related to romaine lettuce
[ad_1] The CDC recommends consumers not to eat romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants should not use it because an outbreak of E. Coli is linked to this one. The CDC issued …
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