The chickenpox vaccine is a shot that can protect nearly everyone who gets it from catching chickenpox. It’s also called the varicella vaccine because chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The vaccine is made from the live but weakened, or attenuated, virus. Viruses that have been attenuated are less virulent than viruses that are… Continue reading
Author: News Health
Tobacco tax hike for curb smoking
A new study from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA suggests that increasing cigarette taxes could be an effective way to reduce smoking among individuals with alcohol, drug or mental disorders. The study, published online in the American Journal of Public Health, found that a 10 percent increase in cigarette pricing resulted in… Continue reading
NHS Confederation comments to reduce alcohol-related harms
Jo Webber, deputy director of policy and director of the Ambulance Service Network at the NHS Confederation, responds to NICE guidance on reducing alcohol-related harm. She said: “Given the facts it is hard to ignore the call made by NICE for a national minimum unit price for alcohol. “Treatment available on the NHS will remain… Continue reading
Introduce yourself with personality if each race of cat
Imagine how boring the world would be if every cat had the same personality. Luckily, that’s not the case. There are many different breeds, and each one is known to have a particular demeanor about them. Take a look at some common personality traits and see if our analysis is true for your cat. Sociable… Continue reading
A State/Federal partnership in 50 state in USA to restricting sales of tobacco in minors
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that all the states and the District of Columbia have continued to meet their goals of curtailing sales of tobacco to underage youth (those under 18). However, in federal fiscal year 2009, for the first time ever, the data show a slight increase in the… Continue reading
Ten tips to take care of your cat or kitty
Your cat depends on you for a safe and happy life. Here are some tips to help make it as easy as possible for both of you. 1. Knowing your Cat’s Personality Imagine how boring the world would be if every cat had the same personality. Luckily, that’s not the case. There are many different… Continue reading
Polio vaccine in children /IPV/: when to vaccinated
Polio, an infectious disease caused by a virus that lives in the throat and intestinal tract, was once the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Since the introduction of the polio vaccine in 1955, the disease has been eradicated in the U.S. But the disease is still common in some developing countries and until… Continue reading
Are they links between feeding and night bedwetting
If you have a child who wets the bed, you’ve probably heard lots of rumors about nutritional bedwetting solutions. Limit liquids after 6 p.m. Avoid orange juice. Steer clear of spicy food. In an effort to put an end to your child’s bedwetting problem, you might be tempted to try them all. But before you… Continue reading