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Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kids

Pneumococcal Vaccine for KidsStreptococcus pneumoniae--also known as pneumococcus--is a common bacteria that often causes ear infections in children, but can also lead to dangerous conditions such as pneumonia and meningitis. A vaccine that protects against this bacteria is now available. How effective is it? And should every child get it? Join our panel of experts as they discuss what parents should know about this new immunization.

Keywords: Vaccine, children, pneumococcus, ear infections, meningitis, pediatrics, pneumonia, Prevnar, conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, antibiotics, Dr. Daniel Neuspiel, Dr. Herschel Lessin

Understanding Lung Cancer

Understanding Lung CancerLung Cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the US, will be diagnosed in over 169,000 people this year. Avoiding tobacco use can prevent most lung cancers, but some are non-smoking related. Learn the facts about this leading cancer killer.

Keywords: lung cancer, smoking, risk factors, air pollution, soot, sulfur dioxide, fossil fuels, radon, asbestos, carcinogens, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, hoarseness, loss of appetite, bronchitis, pneumonia, primary cancer, bone complications, fracture, asbestosis, metastasis, metastases

Your Rights as a Patient

Your Rights as a PatientWhenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.

Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions

Stress Reduction

Stress ReductionStress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.

Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers




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