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Everything You Need to Know About Exercise and Hydration
Published 11/21/2017TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Working up a good sweat when you exercise lets you know you're working hard, but it's also a sign that you're losing water -- water that needs to be replaced.
Water not only regulates your body temperature, it also helps lubricate joints and transport nu...
Getting Annual Flu Shot Won't Weaken Your Immune System
Published 11/21/2017TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- There's no evidence to support the notion that people who get the flu vaccine every year somehow "weaken" their immune system over time, researchers say.
In fact, annual vaccination seemed tied to stronger immune cell activity, according to the Norwegian...
Spacing out after staying up late? Here’s why
Published 11/21/2017UCLA-led study blames mental lapses on sleep-deprived brain cells 11/06/2017
Ever sleep poorly and then walk out of the house without your keys? Or space out while driving to work and nearly hit a stalled car?
A new study led by UCLA’sDr. Itzhak Friedis the first to reveal how sleep deprivation d...
Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare: Survey
Published 11/20/2017MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Two-thirds of U.S. parents with young children say it's difficult to find a childcare or preschool facility that meets their health and safety standards, new survey results show.
Researchers questioned more than 300 parents nationwide who had at least one...
 an associate professor of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, analyzes the bacteria commonly known as staph with Carol Muenks, a clinical research coordinator. Fritz and her research team have found that prescribing antibiotics is warranted for children with minor staph infections. The drugs help to reduce the risk of recurrent infections. "Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection")
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection
Published 11/20/2017KAREN ELSHOUT Stephanie A. Fritz, MD, (left) an associate professor of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, analyzes the bacteria commonly known as staph with Carol Muenks, a clinical research coordinator. Fritz and her research team have found that prescribing ant...