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The antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help reduce the spread of seasonal flu within families, a new study suggests. Researchers from Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia also suggested...
If the current flu season is typical, an estimated 30 million Americans will come down with the illness. That's bad...
Daily flossing removes plaque, bacteria and food particles from between teeth where toothbrushes can't reach. It's the best...
If you think that regular dental exams are just for your teeth and gums and aren't very important, you could...
Each year, up to 40% of Americans who are seen in an emergency room or intensive care unit are misdiagnosed. In some...
The combination of the sugar and antibacterial components in honey kills germs when applied topically. Honey's thickness also creates a...
When curs or other wounds happen, taking some simple steps can help speed the body's natural healing process. Experts writing...
Giving higher concentrations of supplemental oxygen during elective colorectal surgery, reduces the risk of surgical site infections, according to a new study....
Going home after a hospital stay can be unnerving. It's a good idea to coordinate as much as possible before...
Patients who chew gum have shorter hospital stays after laparoscopic colon surgery than those who don't chew gum, according to...
Hospitals are letting patients' families stay during emergencies and some procedures. A growing body of evidence indicates that patients and family...
The most commonly performed inpatient bariatric surgery is called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In this procedure, the stomach is made smaller and...