Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year

  Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state but Iowa, per new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Flu shots can help prevent kids from getting sick, but they appear to be getting swept up in a broader wave of vaccine skepticism that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments

  OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the lifestyle or diet change your doctor prescribed—all of it is likely the result of a medical trial. These investigations test new drugs, procedures, devices, or behavioral changes to determine if they are safe and effective to recommend to

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Dr. Zyss: Men; take care of your health

  OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL   A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors often prevents Latino men from going regularly to see a physician. But a regular check up, especially for those in families with a history of heart disease and diabetes in their families, or whenever unexplained pains and

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