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August 30, 2016

EpiPen alternatives exist, and they may be cheaper

The soaring price of the EpiPen has garnered controversy recently, but there are alternatives to this well-known allergy treatment device.

August 30, 2016

Australia, Taiwan, South Korea issue travel warnings for Singapore

Australia, Taiwan and South Korea advised pregnant women and those attempting to get pregnant to avoid travel to Singapore after an outbreak of the Zika virus infected more than 50 people in the city-state.

August 30, 2016

Adult mosquitoes can pass Zika to their offspring, study suggests

Adult female mosquitoes can pass the Zika virus along to their offspring, U.S. researchers said on Monday, a finding that makes clear the need for pesticide programs that kill both adult mosquitoes and their eggs.

August 29, 2016

Overspecialization, overtraining up injuries and burnout in kids sports

Focusing only on one sport, year-round, can increase kids' risk of injury and burnout, according to a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

August 29, 2016

More parents are refusing vaccinations, but their reasons are changing

More parents are refusing to vaccinate their children now than a decade ago, but the reasons for refusals have changed, a new study suggests

August 29, 2016

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time, study suggests

CHICAGO — Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found.

August 29, 2016

Mylan to launch first generic to EpiPen allergy injection

Mylan said on Monday it would launch the first generic to its allergy auto-injector EpiPen at a discount of more than 50 percent to the branded product's list price.

August 29, 2016

Singapore confirms first case of locally transmitted Zika virus

Singapore has confirmed its first case of a locally-transmitted Zika virus, which has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil, the health ministry said.

August 26, 2016

Nicaragua confirms first microcephaly birth linked to Zika virus

Nicaragua has confirmed its first case of a baby born with microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, authorities said on Friday.

August 26, 2016

Why childhood celiac disease should be checked with lab tests

Even though many children with celiac disease can ease symptoms by going on a gluten-free diet, kids should still get blood tests and other exams to confirm whether they actually have the disease, some doctors argue.