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The HPV Vaccine Is A Cancer Vaccine, Not A Sex Vaccine
Anal cancer, a rare cancer often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been brought to the forefront as an actress shares her story of her own experience with this disease. HPV vaccination will reduce risk of HPV-related cancers in the future.
Want To Live Longer? Keep Walking, But 10,000 Steps May Not Be The Magic Number
Wearable technology remains a growing business. While many continue to use 10,000 steps per day as a marker for health, the healthiest number may change as the wearer ages.
Bike Helmets Protect Your Head, But Not Your Face
Bicycle helmet use has significantly reduced the risk of head injuries. However, they have not been as protective when it comes to facial injuries. Full-face helmets may offer added protection.
Pretty In Pink: From Food To Baths To Lamps, Pink Himalayan Salt Should Be Taken With A Grain Of…
Pink Himalayan Salt, while not harmful, adds no health benefit over traditional table salt. But because it is being marketed as a wellness product, there is an illusion of health perks.
Do You Really Think “The Brady Bunch” Was Real?
The current measles epidemic is raising issues of the vaccine versus the actual illness. Some anti-vaccination groups are using television from the 1970’s to demonstrate the safety of the disease.
What Rights Do Teens Have When It Comes To Their Health?
The laws regarding teen minors being able to decide to forego or proceed with medical care vary from state to state. In the setting of multiple outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, teens are opting to go against their parents and get vaccinated.
A Hollywood Voice Shakes, With Purpose
Spasmodic dysphonia, a rare disorder of the vocal cords, was recently used in a feature film to enhance the unusual quality to a character’s speech.
Add Whooping Cough To The Growing List Of Vaccine-Preventable Epidemics
In the midst of measles and flu epidemics, we are also seeing pertussis (whooping cough) come back. Anti-vaccination proponents have been the source of many outbreaks to date.
The “World’s Most Trusted Airline” Has Enlisted Healthcare’s Least Trusted Celebrity
The Goop company, a large wellness company which offers controversial health advice, has partnered with Delta Airlines to offer in-flight podcasts to Delta customers. The medical community is concerned that this will lead to spread of inaccurate health…
Is There Any Benefit Of “Natural Immunity” When It Comes To Infections Like Measles?
In the midst of one of the largest worldwide measles outbreaks since the initiation of the measles vaccine, those with large social media platforms are spreading inaccurate medical information regarding the safety and efficacy of immunization.
