Nearly 10 Percent of U.S. Adults Now Have Diabetes: Study
Researchers found a nationwide rise of the disease since late 1980s, and a parallel rise in obesityContinue Reading
As African Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Hopes for Vaccine Remain Years Away
There are promising avenues of research, but sporadic nature of outbreaks makes testing difficultContinue Reading
Protecting Children From Poison Emergencies
Safety, treatment advice for parents from the American Academy of PediatricsContinue Reading
Swine Flu From 2009 Pandemic Also Struck Sea Otters: Study
Scientists say finding shows marine animals may be yet another host of flu virusesContinue Reading
New Health Secretary to Confront Health Care-Reform Hurdles
Obama’s nominee, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, will seek to burnish ACA’s image amid mid-term election fray
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Sebelius Stepping Down as HHS Secretary
Tenure was marred by disastrous introduction of Affordable Care ActContinue Reading
Kitchen Cutting Boards Can Harbor Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
Poultry prep linked to E. coli found on food equipment in homes, hospitalsContinue Reading
Too Many Foster Kids With ADHD Treated With Antipsychotic Drugs: Study
Researchers looked at unapproved ‘atypical’ use of these meds in one stateContinue Reading
More High School Athletes Complying With Concussion Guidelines, Study Finds
Awareness of precautions growing but improvement still needed, experts say
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Specializing in One Sport as Child No Guarantee of Future Success
And limiting focus can result in more harm than good, researchers sayContinue Reading
Restaurants Pose Double the Risk of Food Poisoning Compared to Homes: Study
Many cases may be going unreported, consumer advocacy group addsContinue Reading
Free Drinking Water Available to Most U.S. Kids at School Lunch
Study found Southern schools doing best at meeting USDA ruleContinue Reading














