Just 40 Percent of Americans Vaccinated for Flu This Season
2016-12-12
CDC urges everyone to get a shot, especially children, pregnant women and folks over 50Continue Reading
Beta Blockers May Not Be Best Heart Drugs for Dementia Patients
2016-12-12
In this group, use of the meds after a heart attack compromised quality of life, study findsContinue Reading
How to Ease the Pain of Infant Vaccinations
2016-12-12
Three-pronged approach includes anesthetic cream, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anti-Tobacco Efforts Lead to 53 Million Fewer Smokers Worldwide
2016-12-12
Higher cigarette taxes seem to have the most impact, study estimatesContinue Reading
Whether Statins Cut Alzheimer’s Risk May Depend on Gender, Race
2016-12-12
Type of statin used also made a difference in study, but black men did not see any benefitsContinue Reading
1 in 6 U.S. Adults Takes a Psychiatric Drug: Study
2016-12-12
Whether the medicines over-prescribed is up for debate, psychiatrists sayContinue Reading
Was Football Safer Back in the Day?
2016-12-12
Study found those who played in high school in 1950s and ’60s don’t face increased risk of dementiaContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2016
2016-12-12
Texas Launches Major Youth Athlete Concussion Study
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Alcohol Can Be a Risky Guest at Holiday Parties
2016-12-11
Don’t pressure people to drink and make sure those who are imbibing have a designated driverContinue Reading