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CVS Caremark to give away up to $5M in flu shots

CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance.

Fines of $7 in "tough" new China anti-smoking rules

China's "toughest" ever smoking ban which aims to stop people lighting up during November's Asian Games will carry fines of $7, state media said on Wednesday, a limited deterrent to smokers in one of China's richest cities.

Record Hong Kong air pollution sparks protest

Roadside air pollution in Hong Kong hit record highs in the first six months of the year, hurting public health and economic competitiveness compared with Asian rivals, activists and lawmakers said on Tuesday.

BPA-laden dental materials prompt caution: doctors

Just had a dental filling? You might be chewing on bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastics ingredient that could have harmful effects on your health.

Splint may be as good as cast for kids' wrist fractures

A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests.

Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable

Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.

Higher heart risk seen in younger African Americans

African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age.

Nasal allergies may affect infants too

A new study adds to evidence that infants and toddlers are not too young to develop nasal allergies, particularly if their parents have a history of the bothersome condition.

Pfizer, American Kennel Club reach deal

Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday its animal health unit and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation entered an exclusive partnership on new areas of research on dog diseases and treatments.

Pediatrics Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) A group representing
America's pediatricians is urging that flu shots be mandatory for all U.S.
health-care workers in order to protect patients.