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» Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
Title: Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 7/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/15/2008

» Unimmunized Kids Less Likely To Get Chickenpox If Vaccinated After Exposure

“Better late than never” might be a true statement when it comes to vaccinating children for chickenpox, according to a new review of studies.

Only 18 percent of children given the vaccine within the 3 days following exposure to chickenpox developed the infection, compared with 78 percent of children who had received an inactive placebo or no vaccine.

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» Julie Clark Joins Mental Health America As Vice President Of Healthcare Reform
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.

» MPs Forced To Hide Mental Health Problems, UK
A new report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health, with support from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the mental health charities Mind, Rethink and Stand to Reason, shows that one in five MPs surveyed has experience of a mental health problem but fears disclosing this because of the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues.