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It works: HPV vaccine reduces infections by 56%, CDC says
The HPV vaccine may be controversial, but it works, new research shows. The rate of HPV infection among teenage girls dropped from 11.5% in the “pre-vaccine era” to 5.1% in the “vaccine era,” researchers from the Centers for...
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Ozarks mom explains why she got her daughter the HPV vaccine; study proves its effectiveness
Reporter and PhotographerThe first study of a controversial vaccine has supporters singing its praises. Gardasil prevents human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted disease that causes most cervical cancers. The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls ages 14 to 19. ...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Medical Research, HPV Vaccine, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Reuters Health News Summary
ReutersFollowing is a summary of current health news briefs. Analysis: Hospital investors sold on U.S. health reform despite bumps CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. hospital operators have been on a tear this year, on average posting triple the gains of the...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Crime, Law and Justice, Diseases and Illnesses, American Medical Association, Medical Research
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Cervical cancer vaccines cut rates of HPV infections: U.S
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. introduction of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in 2006 has reduced infections with the human papillomavirus or HPV - the sexually transmitted virus that causes the disease - by more than half among girls and young women,...Tags: Chemical Industry, Drugs and Medicines, Merck & Company Incorporated, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention
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Blood tests could detect sexually-transmitted oral cancers
Reuters* Antibodies to virus can be detected by blood tests * Could in future enable screening to catch at risk patients * Link with oral sex highlighted by actor Michael Douglas By Kate Kelland LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Antibodies to a high-risk type of a...Tags: Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines, Medical Procedures and Tests, Merck & Company Incorporated, Diseases and Illnesses
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Mom won't approve HPV vaccination
Dear Amy: I am an 18-year-old senior in high school. I am about to graduate and go to college. Each time I go for a yearly checkup, my doctor suggests that I get the HPV vaccine. My mother, who is a little skittish, hems and haws and ultimately decides...
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Michael Douglas and the debate over oral sex and cancer
Michael Douglas recently addressed his bout with throat cancer, leading many to believe that his particular battle with the disease was brought on by oral sex. But now his camp is backtracking on the comments. In a candid interview with the Guardian...
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Michael Douglas said oral sex caused his throat cancer
Michael Douglas told the Guardian newspaper recently that his throat cancer was caused by the HPV virus that he contracted performing oral sex over the years. The actor's admission brings attention to a health problem more doctors are seeing. HPV, which...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Throat Cancer, Michael Douglas
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Michael Douglas' Rep Denies Cunnilingus-Cancer Story (Update)
ReutersJun 03 (TheWrap.com) - (Update: Michael Douglas' rep told TheWrap that while the actor's type of cancer can be caused by oral sex, he did not tell the Guardian that it was the cause in his case. Full story here. Below is our story before speaking with the...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Throat Cancer, Celebrities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Michael Douglas
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Michael Douglas' Rep: He Didn't Say Oral Sex Caused His Cancer
ReutersJun 03 (TheWrap.com) - Michael Douglas' rep says the actor did not say in an interview with the Guardian newspaper that his cancer was caused by cunnilingus. In a story headlined, "Michael Douglas: Oral Sex Caused My Cancer," the "Behind the Candelabra"...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections
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Michael Douglas says oral sex gave him throat cancer
Zap2itMichael Douglas gave a lengthy interview recently with The Guardian to promote his new movie "Behind the Candelabra," where he takes on the role of legendary pianist Liberace. But within the interview is an interesting tidbit about his battle with...Tags: Throat Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Examining which cancer screenings you may not need
Early detection of cancer is the best chance of cure, right? Maybe not. A growing body of counterintuitive evidence suggests that some cancer-screening tests — including those for breast, prostate, colon, lung and cervical cancer — may be...
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