FW: Young women can get HPV without intercourse

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August 16, 2012

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Young women can get

HPV without intercourse

At their first dose of quadrivalent vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), more than 11% of young women aged 13 to 21 years who had never had sexual

intercourse were already infected with 1 or more strains of HPV, a study has found. What is the mechanism of transmission? » More

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Lipid

levels improve in US children

A report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers shows favorable trends in the lipid levels of US children and adolescents from

1988-1994 to 2007-2010. Nonetheless, nearly 1 in 10 children had elevated total cholesterol (TC) in the latest survey. » More

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Persistent snoring

linked to behavior problems

Persistent, loud snoring in children aged 2 to 3 years is significantly associated with behavior problems, a new study reports. What factors predict

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Household mold increases kids' asthma risk

Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that infants exposed to 3 types of mold in their homes were more likely to

develop asthma by the time they were aged 7 years. Targeting these specific mold species could lead to more efficient asthma treatment. » More

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