Kids With Concussion Need Vision Check Before Return to School
2017-01-05
Lingering eye problems linked to poorer academic performanceContinue Reading
Breathalyzer Lock Laws Prevent Drunk-Driving Deaths: Study
2017-01-05
But only half of U.S. states require them for all offenders, researchers noteContinue Reading
Ready Your Home for Winter’s Wrath
2017-01-04
Steps include insulating water lines that run along exterior walls, experts adviseContinue Reading
Flameless Candle Batteries Pose Risk to Kids
2017-01-04
If swallowed, serious damage can occur in just 2 hours, poison center expert saysContinue Reading
Many Poor Asthma Sufferers Stuck in Settings That Make Their Disease Worse
2017-01-04
Study finds them living with smokers, mold, rodent and cockroach infestations, and few support systemsContinue Reading
FDA to Weigh Dangers of Exploding E-Cigarettes
2017-01-03
Agency announces 2-day meeting on the safety risks of the lithium batteries that power the devicesContinue Reading
FDA to Weigh Dangers of Exploding E-Cigarettes
2017-01-03
Agency announces 2-day meeting on the safety risks of the lithium batteries that power the devicesContinue Reading
Why Major Zika Outbreak Is Unlikely in U.S.
2017-01-03
Higher standard of living reduces odds the virus-carrying mosquitoes will thrive, study saysContinue Reading
Research on U.S. Gun Violence Still a Low Priority, Study Finds
2017-01-03
Other leading causes of death receive a far greater share of federal science dollarsContinue Reading
How to Keep Your Kids Cozy and Safe by the Fireside
2017-01-01
All types of fireplaces — wood, gas and electric — are potential safety hazards, experts warnContinue Reading
Winter Hikes Can Be Fun, But Put Safety First
2016-12-30
Be prepared for heat loss, sun glare and shorter days, hiking group advisesContinue Reading
DUI Rates Decline for U.S. Drivers
2016-12-30
But that doesn’t mean roads will be safe New Year’s Eve; 28 million still drink and drive, survey findsContinue Reading
For Kids With Kidney Disease, Race May Play Role in Outcomes
2016-12-29
Risk of death from kidney failure is 36 percent higher in black children than in whites, study findsContinue Reading