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No Evidence Probiotics Protect Infants Against Infections
No differences in cold symptoms, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting for infants taking probiotics, placebo
Differences in U.S. Infant Mortality Rates for Blacks, Whites
After years of progress, a recent rise in mortality rates for black infants, researchers say
Certain OTC Products Can Provide Benefits Similar to Hearing Aids
Devices perform almost as well and are much cheaper, but they aren't regulated, researcher notes
FDA Expands Use of Cooling Cap to Cut Chemo-Related Hair Loss
Treatment now approved for patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors
CDC: Teen Birth Rates, Overall Birth Rates Continue to Drop
Preterm births, however, increased for the second year, increasing 2 percent from 2015 to 2016
Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses
Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART
After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
EPO Doping Has Little Effect on Real-World Cycling Performance
Appears to improve high-intensity performance, not endurance or road race performance
Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer Caregivers
Identifying signs early on might help protect these individuals, researchers say
Dutasteride Associated With Metabolic Safety Concerns
Use of medication in BPH linked to higher hemoglobin A1c and LDL cholesterol levels
