FDA Proposes Ban on ‘Shock’ Device Used to Curb Self-Harm
2016-04-22
The therapy carries too many risks that updated labeling can’t eliminate, the agency saysContinue Reading
Let Safety Bloom in Your Garden This Season
2016-04-22
There are ways to shield yourself from bug bites, excess sun and other backyard hazards, experts sayContinue Reading
U.S. Suicide Rate Up 24 Percent Since 1999: CDC
2016-04-22
Rates climbed the most among middle-aged men and girls aged 10 to 14
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Climate Change May Mean More Smoggy Days to Come: Study
2016-04-21
Some areas could see up to 9 more unhealthy-air days between May and September by 2050Continue Reading
Eating Disorders Seem More Common in Schools Where Girls Predominate
2016-04-20
And schools with kids from more educated parents also had higher rates, study foundContinue Reading
Warfarin Can Be Safe, Effective for People With Irregular Heartbeat
2016-04-20
Study supports well-managed use of the cheap, standby drug, but one expert prefers newer blood thinnersContinue Reading
Warfarin Can Be Safe, Effective for People With Irregular Heartbeat
2016-04-20
Study supports well-managed use of the cheap, standby drug, but one expert prefers newer blood thinnersContinue Reading
Laser Pointers Probably Won’t Damage Pilots’ Eyes …
2016-04-20
… But distraction is capable of causing disaster, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Practice Tornado Drills
2016-04-20
Make sure family members know what to do
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FDA Launches Ad Campaign Against Chewing Tobacco
2016-04-19
Health officials targeting rural teens with messages about health risks of smokeless tobacco productsContinue Reading
To Be a Safe Boater, Be a Smart Boater
2016-04-15
Experts offer tips on how to enjoy the water without risking injuryContinue Reading
Only Half of Rectal Cancer Patients Get Recommended Treatment: Study
2016-04-15
Uninsured and minority patients had lower odds of receiving standard therapies, researchers foundContinue Reading
The ABCs of Safe BBQing
2016-04-15
National Fire Protection Association offers tips for outdoor cookingContinue Reading
Antibiotics in Animal Feed Contribute to Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
2016-04-14
Individual farm practices can have global implications, researcher saysContinue Reading