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Vitamin D helps fend off flu, asthma attacks
In a study of Japanese schoolchildren, vitamin D supplements taken during the winter and early spring helped prevent seasonal flu and asthma attacks. Read more »

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Q says ...

Why is the article titled "May need wider eczema caution for kids" and not "Warning for kids taking eczema drug" ?

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bod says ...

eczema is so bad

from May need wider eczema caution for kids.
bobby says ...

eczema is so badddd

from May need wider eczema caution for kids.
Verity Brown says ...

"If levels are too low, patients may then need to eat something or, depending on their condition, may need insulin." Um, take insulin when my blood sugar is low?? I DON'T THINK SO!!! Epic reporting fail there!

from FDA eyes improvements for diabetics' glucose devices.
experienced says ...

I have a lot pof experience with the effects of etoh and pot. Let me tell you all something. Pot should be legalized. I would much rather be in a car with someone after smoking a blunt than with some one whom has gooten there buzz on from etoh.

from Long-term cannabis use increases risk of mental ills.

Local News

Health Departments Squashing Flu Rumors

CEDAR RAPIDS - Both the Linn and Johnson County Health Departments say most flu cases right now are probably the H1N1 strain.
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Poll: Iowans Have Issues with Health Care Costs

DES MOINES (AP) - A poll shows most Iowans have had issues with health care costs. The poll in Wednesday's Des Moines Register asked Iowans about personal problems with health insurance and medical care expenses. The survey found 71 percent of those questioned have dealt with expensive illnesses, had trouble paying for health insurance, lost coverage or suffered other problems caused by fast-rising medical costs. Among those, 47 percent favored most of the national health care reform efforts, while 43 percent opposed them. The telephone poll of 803 Iowans ages 18 and older was conducted Sept.