Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
2013-02-25
Missouri survey found operators often misrepresent indoor tanning as safe, even healthyContinue Reading
A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
2013-02-22
Differences in body fat distribution could boost asthma rates in some minorities, study saysContinue Reading
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in ‘Preemie’ ICU: Study
2013-02-22
Banned in sippy cups and baby bottles, it’s present in hospital equipment; health risk unclearContinue Reading
Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats
2013-02-21
Brands such as Colorado Naturals, Nature’s Deli are includedContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
2013-02-21
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virusContinue Reading
Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report
2013-02-21
Latest data from 2009 cites 1.5 million new cases diagnosed; prostate and breast tumors most commonContinue Reading
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
2013-02-21
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoidsContinue Reading
U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds
2013-02-21
Now it’s time to involve partner countries in maintaining gains, Institute of Medicine saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
2013-02-21
But don’t leave them aloneContinue Reading
Smog May Boost Death Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
2013-02-20
British study followed 150,000 patients after discharge from hospitalContinue Reading
As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time
2013-02-19
Report on cosmetic procedures finds Botox, fillers, chemical peels and laser hair removal topped the list last yearContinue Reading
Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
2013-02-19
Second look at data on a starch-filled solution finds it may do more harm than goodContinue Reading
Racial Gap Persists in Women’s Heart Health Knowledge: Survey
2013-02-19
While awareness has increased for everyone, minorities still lag behind, researchers sayContinue Reading
Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
2013-02-19
U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettesContinue Reading