Study Shows No Connection Between Vaccine, Autism
September 6, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) - Researchers from the U.S. and Ireland have put out a new study, showing no connection between exposure to vaccinations, and the development of autism, or gastrointestinal problems.
Scientists from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health’s Center for Infection and Immunity, the Massachusetts General Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, and the CDC focused on the vaccine and its possible link to autism, GI issues. Read more
Study Links 2.4 Million Cancer Cases In U.S. To Tobacco
September 6, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked 2.4 million cancer cases in the U.S. to tobacco.
The CDC has linked 2.4 million cancer cases in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004 to tobacco use. Read more
Over 77% Of U.S. Toddlers Received All Vaccines In 2007
September 6, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out a report stating that U.S. toddlers were vaccinated at record levels in 2007. Over 77% of toddlers in the U.S. received the full series of recommended vaccinations.
The CDC report focused on data from over 17,000 kids in the U.S. Read more
Health Care Costs To Rise 5.7% In The Next Year
September 5, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The consulting firm Mercer has put out a new report showing that they expect health care costs to increase by 5.7% in the coming year, 2009.
Health care costs have been rising over the past two years. Read more
FDA Add Safety Warnings To Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
September 5, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added new black box warnings to four popular prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and other conditions.
The FDA released these new black box warnings after the drugs have been linked in sever instances to fatal fungal infections. Read more
Scientists Map Cancer Genome, Genetic Changes Found
September 5, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - Scientists have reported that they have managed to actually map out the cancer genome linked the two deadliest forms of cancer, a type of brain tumor, and pancreatic cancer.
The news comes from a series of three different studies. The studies were published this week in both the journal Science, as well as the journal Nature. Read more
Networks Ready To Air Stand Up To Cancer Special
September 4, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - Networks and stars are set to take part in a huge special this week known as Stand Up To Cancer.
The special is going to be aired on all three major networks, CBS, NBC, and ABC. Read more
Children Found To Have Fire Retardant Chemical In Blood
September 4, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The Environmental Working Group has put out a new report which shows that kids are more likely than their mothers to have a fire retardant chemical in their blood.
The Environmental Working Group focused their study on 20 families to take a closer look at PBDE. Read more
New Breast Cancer Screening Tool Beats Mammography
September 4, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) - Researchers have put out a new study showing that a new breast cancer screening tool is actually more effective than mammography in finding breast cancer tumors.
This week marked the start of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium. Read more
West Nile Virus Takes A Life In Mississippi
September 4, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The West Nile virus has claimed its second victim of the year in the state of Mississippi..
Health officials in the state came out on Wednesday to confirm that another death has been recorded in the state. Read more