Pets Can Carry Same ‘Superbug’ Strains as Their Owners: Study
2014-05-13
But infection tends to originate in humans, so concern that your cat or dog has MRSA isn’t necessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lung Cancer Not on Many Women’s Radar: Survey
2014-05-13
Although lung cancer is biggest cancer killer, women believe breast cancer is a bigger concernContinue Reading
Wasteful Medicare Spending Topped $1.9 Billion in 1 Year: Study
2014-05-12
Analysis using 2009 data looked at 26 common but often unnecessary tests and proceduresContinue Reading
Smoking More Likely Among Teens Whose Parents Light Up
2014-05-12
Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Drug Therapy May Lower Odds That Kids With ADHD Will Smoke
2014-05-12
Children with the disorder typically have higher smoking rates, experts noteContinue Reading
Can Doing the Dishes Save a Young Marriage?
2014-05-10
Newlyweds who share expectations about household chores will have happier unions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Implanted Device Lowers Blood Pressure in Rat Study
2014-05-08
Procedure might one day offer an option for people who are resistant to medication, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Frequent Arguments Might Be the Death of You
2014-05-08
Social stress seems to increase the risk for an early demise
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Nicotine Poisoning of Infant Highlights ‘E-Cig’ Dangers, Docs Report
2014-05-07
10-month-old boy was sickened but survived toxic ingestion of liquid used for ‘vaping’Continue Reading
Little Cigars Liked by Teens Are Still ‘Candy-Flavored Tobacco’: Report
2014-05-07
Researchers found some of the cigars, which are unregulated by FDA, had more chemical flavoring than candy or Kool-AidContinue Reading
E-cigarettes and Teenagers
2014-05-07
Vapors emitted by electronic cigarettes may end up causing serious irritation to a young smoker’s airways, new research cautions.
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Weight Gain Fears Keep Some Smokers From Quitting
2014-05-06
Docs can help by addressing diet maintenance in cessation plans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Daily Aspirin Regimen Not Safe for Everyone, FDA Warns
2014-05-06
It may cause more harm than good in those who have not experienced heart problems or strokeContinue Reading
Brain Stimulation Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
2014-05-06
German pilot study found four of six patients kept, improved their memories one year laterContinue Reading