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Children's Health: Hearing aids a waste of time in deaf children

Researchers recommend immediate cochlear implant for kids at least one year of age

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Men's Health: Got tattoos? Get tested for hepatitis C

Study finds a strong association between body art and the incurable liver infection

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Seniors' Health: Blood pressure vaccine may be an alternative to pills

Injection stimulates the immune system to target a molecule responsible for blood vessel constriction

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Children's Health: Eating apples during pregnancy may ward off kids' asthma

Study also links mother's fish consumption with a reduced risk of children's skin inflammation

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Women's Health: Smaller heart pump works for women

Device helps a failing heart keep beating while the patient awaits a transplant

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