Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
2013-03-01
Industrial inks, poor skin placement may lead to variety of problemsContinue Reading
One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an ‘E-Cigarette’
2013-02-28
CDC says public health effect of device remains to be seenContinue Reading
1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll
2013-02-28
Survey also looked at attitudes toward mental illness following Newtown, Conn., tragedyContinue Reading
Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care
2013-02-28
Hospitals, physicians and researchers brace for fallout from mandated spending cutsContinue Reading
Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
2013-02-27
Global study strengthens tie between sweeteners and type 2 disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
2013-02-27
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones most expensive among top 10 outpatient conditionsContinue Reading
Before Deciding on Breast Implants, Consider FDA Precautions
2013-02-27
First, realize that future surgeries are likely, agency saysContinue Reading
Foods Might Serve Up High Levels of Chemicals Found in Plastics
2013-02-27
Manufacturing process might introduce hormone-disrupting chemicals into dairy products, spices, researcher saysContinue Reading
Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals
2013-02-27
Study author suggests that stress, discrimination might play a roleContinue Reading
FDA Approves Drug for Older Women Experiencing Painful Sex
2013-02-26
Osphena taken for 12 weeks found safe, effective in reducing discomfortContinue Reading
Mother’s Drinking Increases Risk of Infant’s Death: Study
2013-02-26
Babies of women with alcohol problems during or after pregnancy had three times the risk of sudden, unexplained deathContinue Reading
Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call
2013-02-25
Study finds missed diagnoses happen with many common conditions; often traced to communication breakdownsContinue Reading
CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
2013-02-25
Bystander resuscitation attempts and cardiac arrest survival vary widely by locationContinue Reading
Allergy ‘Rescue’ Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
2013-02-25
Study found needles for lifesaving medication too short to reach upper-thigh muscleContinue Reading