Indoor Tanning Laws Help Keep Teen Girls Away, Study Finds
2014-02-14
In states that had some restrictions in place, use of tanning beds dropped 30 percentContinue Reading
Head, Neck Injury May Triple Younger People’s Risk for Stroke
2014-02-13
Tears in vessels may be partially to blame, but the exact link is unclear, researchers sayContinue Reading
Infections Like Colds, Chickenpox Tied to Some Stroke Risk in Kids
2014-02-12
The brain attacks are rare in children, experts note, and study found vaccines may offer some protectionContinue Reading
Newly Discovered Gene May Shed Light on Certain Brain Disorders
2014-02-12
Research might reveal how thickness of cerebral cortex is linked to autism, schizophreniaContinue Reading
States May Be Getting Stricter on Child Vaccine Exemptions
2014-02-11
Study finds bills to expand parental opt-outs are failing, while others to limit them have passedContinue Reading
Experimental Eyewear Helps Surgeons ‘See’ Cancer, Study Says
2014-02-11
The hope is the new technology will reduce the need for follow-up surgeriesContinue Reading
New ‘Obamacare’ Delay Draws Mixed Reactions
2014-02-11
Provision gives mid-sized employers more time to offer coverage to their workersContinue Reading
West Nile Virus Has Cost U.S. Nearly $800 Million: CDC
2014-02-10
Researchers tallied costs in health care, lost productivity over 14 yearsContinue Reading
Autism Costs Average $17,000 Yearly for Each Child, Study Finds
2014-02-10
School systems bear the brunt, not parents, researchers findContinue Reading
Cat Bites May Lead to Serious Infections, Hospitalizations
2014-02-09
Felines’ sharp teeth can inject harmful bacteria deep into joints and tissue, doctors warnContinue Reading
Survival Rates Similar After Accidents, Acts of Violence: Study
2014-02-07
Cause of traumatic injuries not necessarily related to likelihood of survival, surgeon saysContinue Reading
Many New Mothers Skip Important 6-Week Checkup, Study Finds
2014-02-07
At these appointments, obstetrician reviews pregnancy, makes transition to primary careContinue Reading