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  Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for ‘Swimmer’s Ear,’ New Guidelines Say

  Instead, use antibacterial or antibiotic eardrops, experts advise

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report

  Researchers think that improved contraception methods, decisions to delay pregnancy explain trend

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Different Bacteria Levels Seen in Women Who Give Preterm Birth: Study

  If confirmed, finding may help lead to new treatments to prevent prematurity, researchers say

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Black Children, Teens More Likely to Return to Hospital for Asthma: Study

  Financial, social hardships were biggest reasons why, researchers report

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Study Ties Home Births to Higher Infant Death Rates

  Analysis of midwife-assisted deliveries suggests non-hospital setting, rather than practitioner type, is key factor

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids: Survey

  They're also reporting heavier use, possibly putting themselves at risk for harmful side effects

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  HPV Shot Doesn’t Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls: Study

  Finding should reassure parents about the cervical cancer vaccine, doctors say

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight

  And parents of normal-weight kids often think they're too thin, review found

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk: Study

  Researchers found that kids consume at least twice the recommended daily amounts

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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  Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds

  Although epidurals provided more pain relief, other methods may still work for some women, experts said

  • Posted February 3, 2014
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