EXTFar More Children Afflicted With Flu (HealthDay)Many more young children than previously thought are stricken with the flu each year, a new U.S. study finds. And researchers say doctors often fail to diagnose the illness, increasing the likelihood that children are spreading the disease.

Enzyme May Aid People With Celiac Disease (HealthDay)A diagnosis of celiac disease currently means a lifetime of watching what you eat — making sure that no gluten, a product found in many commonly eaten foods, ever passes your lips.

Acetaminophen Use Could Trigger Liver Damage (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533637–>

New Drug Helps Smokers Quit and Stay Quit (HealthDay)The drug Chantix (varenicline) quadruples a smoker’s odds of kicking the habit, and is twice as effective as another smoking-cessation drug, Zyban (bupropion), according to three studies published in the July 5 Journal of the American Medical Association.

Extra Wrinkles a Bad Sign for Smokers (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533262–>

Palate Implants Improve Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)A minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the insertion of small polyester rods into the soft palate may be an effective, long-term treatment for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

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