The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

[ad_1] The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B,…

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Smartphone app for muscle relaxation reduces migraine disability in ED patients

[ad_1] A smartphone app for muscle relaxation significantly reduced migraine-related disability in patients visiting the emergency department, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study featured a smartphone-based app that guides patients with migraine through progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), an evidence-based treatment for migraine in which patients tense and then…

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