FDA Advisers: Ban Use of Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-25
The controversial tools are used on emotionally disabled kids at a Mass. facilityContinue Reading
Stem Cells Yield Lab-Grown Skin, Researchers Say
2014-04-25
Finding might boost study of skin conditions, and eliminate testing of drugs and cosmetics on animalsContinue Reading
Winter’s Polar Vortex Ushers in Spring’s ‘Pollen Vortex’
2014-04-25
Seasonal overlap could mean extra misery for people with allergies, experts sayContinue Reading
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Raise Teen Pot Use, Study Says
2014-04-25
Although a fifth of teens say they use pot, laws around medical use aren’t a factor, research showsContinue Reading
Severe Obesity in Teens Tied to Possible Kidney Problems
2014-04-25
Study looked at young patients planning to undergo weight-loss surgeryContinue Reading
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
2014-04-25
Having a normal conversation may seem nerve-wracking
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Could More Coffee Lower Your Odds for Diabetes?
2014-04-24
Yes, says study, but experts note there are better ways to reduce the risk
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Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines’ Effectiveness: CDC
2014-04-24
Vaccination has saved thousands of lives, report says, but outbreaks occurring as some people opt out
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Your Digestive Tract’s Surface Is the Size of a Studio Apartment
2014-04-24
Its many folds and protrusions are designed to maximize nutrient intake, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Muscle May Help Kidney Dialysis Patients
2014-04-24
Small study found those with greater muscle mass could walk farther, reported better mental healthContinue Reading