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Health Highlights: May 31, 2018
Published 05/31/2018Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
1 in 3 US Military Injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan Weren't on Battlefield
Among nearly 30,000 U.S. service members who've been injured during military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, about on...
The ER or Urgent Care?
Published 05/30/2018WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Urgent care centers are popping up across the country as an option for medical treatment. But it's important to know the differences between these facilities and your local hospital emergency department.
The ER is for life-threatening situations, yet ma...
Widely Used Antibacterial Tied to Colon Woes in Mice
Published 05/30/2018WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to triclosan -- a chemical in some shampoos and toothpastes -- might raise the risk for colon inflammation and colon cancer, at least in mice, researchers say.
New study results "suggest that triclosan could have adverse effects on gut health,"...
Thirsty Mosquitoes May Bite More in Droughts
Published 05/29/2018TUESDAY, May 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought.
A new study found that while female mosquitoes need the protein in blood to lay eggs, they also bite you to stay hydrated.
According to the research team from the University of Cincinna...
Teens, Parents Aren't on Same Page When Talk Turns to Sex
Published 05/07/2018
SUNDAY, May 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to having "the talk," many teens admit they're not communicating with their parents or their doctors about sex, new research reveals.
"Teens and young adults account for more STIs [sexually transmitted infections] than all other ages combined...
Generic Drugs Don't Always Push Prices Down
Published 05/07/2018MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Generic drugs tend to trigger big drops in the cost of their expensive, brand-name counterparts, but that has not been the case with the cancer drug commonly known as Gleevec (imatinib).
There's been only a small drop in the price of imatinib since a generi...