Court finds no link between vaccinations, autism
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3/15/2010, by Greg Goodsell
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims, after releasing more than 600 pages of findings found that claims of a causal link between childhood vaccinations and autism as being unpersuasive – and that parents of autistic children are not eligible for compensation. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – Special ...
'Scandalous' as maternity deaths double in the U.S.
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3/12/2010, by Greg Goodsell
The United States, long considered the standard bearer of western civilization has seen its maternity deaths double over the past 20 years. The human rights organization Amnesty International has denounced this trend as "scandalous and disgraceful." LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – In addition ...
Teen athletes: Give it a rest!
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3/12/2010, by Greg Goodsell
If your high school athlete goes from playing football to basketball and then baseball with a stop to play other sports in between, you should listen to what this doctor has to say: Give it a rest! LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "Teenage athletes who play in multiple leagues and ...
Children turn to inhaling household products
Catholic Online
3/12/2010, by Greg Goodsell
The drug of choice for many young people doesn't require meeting a pusher near a schoolyard – many simply reach under the kitchen sink. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – Young people regularly turn to inhaling gasoline, nail polish and cleaners in order to become intoxicated. The U.S. Department ...
Inherited diseases can now be pinpointed by DNA
Catholic Online
3/11/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Dual studies say it is now possible to map the genes of family members and find the offending strands of DNA responsible for inherited diseases The results, which would not have been possible as recently as one to two years ago, are courtesy of the Human Genome Project's mapping of the human ...
AIDS virus found to hide in bone marrow
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3/11/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Of all diseases, AIDS is one of the most insidious. It can hide undetected in organs to strike anew in patients. New research has found that AIDS can now hide in bone marrow – and researchers now say that finding a treatment will take many years. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – As reported in ...
Rooms without rules assist dementia, Alzheimer's patients
Catholic Online
3/10/2010, by Greg Goodsell
In many nursing homes for the elderly, there are multisensory rooms where patients listen to soft music and watch bright colors. These special areas have therapeutic value for those afflicted with Alzheimer's or dementia. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Multisensory rooms are seen as providing ...
Fight on malaria in danger of compromise
Catholic Online
3/10/2010, by Greg Goodsell
The battle against worldwide malaria cases is in danger of being compromised with misdiagnosis and misuse of drugs, the World Heath Organization warns. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – The UN health agency now says that patients suspected of being stricken with malaria be tested for the disease. ...
Does your child have epilepsy?
Catholic Online
3/9/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Your child could stare into space uninterrupted. They could also grab their stomachs and have a terrified expression on their face. They could also lose consciousness temporarily and then suddenly regain it. All of these behaviors could be diagnosed as epileptic seizures. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ...
Preventing colds in kids: Wash your hands!
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3/9/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Colds, that upper respiratory infection that keeps most of us "under the weather" is very common in the winter months. Colds are especially common in children, where they attend school and come in contact with other children every day. How can you minimize the risk of your child getting the ...
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