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For a variety of reasons, those on the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder are more likely to suffer from certain illnesses, including depression, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Now here's another ailment to add to the list: Americans living in poorer neighborhoods are almost twice as likely to have severe complications from the flu than those living in richer neighborhoods, according to a new analysis. [+] more

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died this past weekend, was no scientist. But he was still frequently asked to rule on questions regarding science, and because of his position his opinion could have more real-world impact in those areas than any scientist's. [+] more

Imagine having a son who, at the tender age of 5, is diagnosed with leukemia... Because of his compromised immune system, he cannot be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. [+] more

According to this week's Fluview report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity increased slightly in the United States. [+] more