Paying Smokers to Quit May Pay Off
2016-08-15
Study found financial incentives inspired some to overcome the addiction
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Taking a Bike Ride? Don’t Forget Your Helmet
2016-08-13
Wearing the right head gear will dramatically reduce your risk of serious injury or even deathContinue Reading
Keep Your Kids Active and Injury-Free
2016-08-12
What you should know before children participate in youth sportsContinue Reading
Gay, Lesbian Teens More Likely to Suffer Rapes, Attacks: CDC
2016-08-12
Support from family, community critical to their well-being, U.S. health officials stressContinue Reading
Long-Term Health Effects of Atom Bomb on Japan Not as Bad as Feared: Study
2016-08-11
Survivors of 1945 attacks lived almost as long as others and their children show no apparent health effectsContinue Reading
Long-Term Health Effects of Atom Bomb on Japan Not as Bad as Feared: Study
2016-08-11
Survivors of 1945 attacks lived almost as long as others and their children show no apparent health effectsContinue Reading
U.S. DEA Denies Request to Ease Federal Pot Rules
2016-08-11
Decision at odds with laws in nearly half of states; will likely hamper medical research, doctors sayContinue Reading
4 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
2016-08-11
But just in case, here’s what to do if you develop the red, itchy rash and blisters that these plants can causeContinue Reading
Would Weaker Beer Help Reduce Alcohol’s Harms?
2016-08-11
Researchers say drinkers wouldn’t notice if alcohol content were reduced, but benefits to health and safety could be bigContinue Reading
Doctors Urged to Prescribe Lower Doses of Opioids, No Refills
2016-08-09
Researchers cite concerns about possible long-term use and addictionContinue Reading
Do Hospital ICUs Raise Costs Without Boosting Survival?
2016-08-09
Study finds common medical conditions treatable in general ward treated more aggressively without better outcomesContinue Reading
Flint Water Crisis Taking High Toll on Health, Productivity
2016-08-08
Michigan city accounted for 5 percent of lead poisonings nationwide in 2014-2015, researcher saysContinue Reading
Flint Water Crisis Taking High Toll on Health, Productivity
2016-08-08
Michigan city accounted for 5 percent of lead poisonings nationwide in 2014-2015, researcher saysContinue Reading
Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansions May Be Improving Care
2016-08-08
Study provides early evidence that coverage gains improve use, affordability and quality of careContinue Reading