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Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Being vaccinated against pneumonia halves the risk of having a heart attack two years later, a new Canadian study finds.
The study compared 999 people admitted to Canadian hospitals for heart attacks, with 3,996 admitted for other reasons. ...more
Ship visiting Labrador communities for survey of Inuit health MONDAY, October 6 (Canadian Press)
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A comprehensive survey of the health of Labrador's Inuit gets underway Monday in Nunatsiavut.
A specially outfitted coast guard ship will carry the survey crew to Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet. ...more
For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Exposing your children to the joys of pet ownership may, in some cases, also mean exposing them to infections and injuries. ...more
Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective Over Past Few Years MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Over the past two flu seasons, vaccinating children five and younger did not reduce the number of child hospitalizations or doctor's visits linked to influenza, according to results of a new study. ...more
