Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
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Antibiotics don't help acute sinus infections, study suggests “Our results show that antibiotics aren’t necessary for a basic sinus infection—most people get better on their own," said Jay F. Piccirillio, MD, the study's senior author. Read more |
Couch time OK for kids who exercise regularly, study suggests Even kids who spend a fair amount of time on the couch can still be healthy, as long as they also get plenty of moderately intense exercise, according to a study. Read more |
Lack of willpower may keep Americans from reaching healthy goals If willpower doesn’t come naturally, there’s hope—it can be learned, practiced and strengthened, according to the American Psychological Association. Read more |
Americans are getting too much sodium Ten types of foods account for 44 percent of the sodium Americans consume, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more |
New immunization schedules advise HPV vaccine for boys The 2012 immunization schedules for children and adolescents contain three major changes, including a recommendation that boys routinely get the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV). Read more |
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