Flame Retardants and I.Q.
2014-05-28
Prenatal exposure to flame retardants linked to loss of I.Q. points in children, study finds.Continue Reading
FDA Approves Antibiotic for Skin Infections
2014-05-27
Dalvance (dalbavancin) should help against bacteria resistant to older drugs
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Your Income Might Influence Your Risk for Certain Cancers
2014-05-27
Lifestyle-related disease, such as lung cancer, is more common among the poor, researchers find
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Task Force Recommends Hep B Screening for High-Risk People
2014-05-26
Vaccine, antiviral treatments make it worthwhile to spot chronic condition early, researcher saysContinue Reading
Don’t Let the Warm Weather Leave You Snakebitten
2014-05-25
If bitten, call 911 but keep the snake away from the ERContinue Reading
Jump in, Just Don’t Swallow the Water
2014-05-24
Kiddie pools are hotspots of bacteria, expert saysContinue Reading
Air Travel Safe After Chest Surgery, Surgeon Says
2014-05-23
Whether flying or driving home, study finds similar complication ratesContinue Reading
Fewer Americans Believe E-Cigs Safer Than Tobacco Cigarettes: Study
2014-05-23
But e-cigarettes continue to rise in popularity, with sales nearing $1.7 billionContinue Reading
Dog Bite Prevention Week
2014-05-23
Important dog bite prevention tips for adults, children and dog owners.Continue Reading
Illegal Online Meds Targeted in Worldwide Crackdown, FDA Says
2014-05-22
More than 19,600 packages seized in U.S., including drugs for diabetes, glaucoma and impotenceContinue Reading
Yelp Can Help Spot Food Poisonings at Restaurants
2014-05-22
The online review service was used to identify several foodborne outbreaks in New York CityContinue Reading
FDA OKs Test to Improve Blood Donor-Recipient Matching
2014-05-22
New method uses genetics and computer technology to determine most compatible red blood cellsContinue Reading
Sharp Rise in ER Visits Tied to Abuse of Sedative, Study Finds
2014-05-22
Use of Xanax along with painkillers such as Oxycontin can be especially deadly, experts noteContinue Reading
Cheaper Food May Be Fueling U.S. Obesity Epidemic
2014-05-22
Americans spend just one-tenth of disposable income on food, an historic low, study findsContinue Reading