Some vaccine doubters may be swayed by proximity to outbreaks, suggests new study (n=1,006), which found 61% of low-trust individuals had more favorable opinion of vaccines if they lived within 100 miles of an outbreak, dropping to 39% if they lived within 500 miles and to 17% within 1,000 miles.

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Millennial & Gen-X Travelers: Need Another Measles Shot? - Americans born in the '70s & '80s may not be immune to measles, health officials say. If you're traveling to a country or region having an outbreak, consider a 2nd dose of vaccine before you go.

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The Scourge of Worker Wellness Programs - Employers have became obsessed with improving the health of their employees. But does it do anyone any good? Some see it as yet another galling indignity increasingly familiar to workers across the country.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Dramatically Lowers the Risk of Early Death, a New Study Finds

Bleach's Connection to Immune System Problems - Bacteria use hydrogen peroxide to weaken the immune system & cause pneumonia, new study finds. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent used to whiten teeth or hair, as a stain remover, as well as for cleaning surfaces & disinfecting wounds.

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China expands drug bulk-buy program, puts pressure on pharma firms

China expands drug bulk-buy program, puts pressure on pharma firms
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China has expanded a pilot drug bulk-buying program to almost the entire country in an attempt to negotiate lower prices from drug manufacturers, heaping fresh pressure on multinational pharmaceutical companies and their domestic rivals.

Chinese city sells discounted pork as meat prices soar: media

Chinese city sells discounted pork as meat prices soar: media
Reuters: Health
A city in southern China is selling a limited quantity of pork at discounted prices to help consumers cope with soaring prices, as the world's top pork-eating nation deals with a meat shortage caused by the death of pigs due to African swine fever.