Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts
Antidepressants, antipsychotics and antihistamines were also common choices, the researchers added.
View ArticleWalgreens and Kroger Halt E-Cigarette Sales
U.S. health officials are investigating at least 18 confirmed deaths and 1,080 probable vaping illnesses in 48 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, CBS News reported.
View ArticleBill Would Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products
Currently, there is no national limit in the U.S., and some brands have nicotine levels several times higher than 20 milligrams per milliliter.
View ArticleSTD Rates Continue to Rise in the U.S.
STD rates in the United States are continuing a years-long climb -- including a sharp rise in the number of babies born with syphilis.
View ArticleOnly a Third of Pregnant Women Get Needed Vaccines
About two-thirds of pregnant women in the United States don't get vaccinated against both flu and whooping cough, putting them and their newborns at risk, a new report from the CDC says.
View ArticleAcupuncture for Your Pets
If your pet has arthritis, allergies, digestive issues, hip dysplasia, or certain neurological disorders, your vet may recommend acupuncture.
View ArticleCommon Cancers in Men
For men, the top four cancers, after prostate cancer, are lung, colorectal, bladder, and melanoma, an oncologist says. Here's what men need to know.
View ArticleCancer and the Workplace
If you've just learned you have cancer, you probably want to tell those closest to you. But what about your employer?
View ArticleSugar Binges and Crashes
Researchers note a loss of sensitivity to the hormone that regulates appetite and fat storage in obese children. Does this explain sugar binges and the “crash” that comes soon after?
View ArticleYour Pregnancy Depression Risk
Depression during pregnancy is still often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety.
View ArticleCancer Screenings You Might Be Missing
Most women know about mammograms and physical exams to check for early signs of breast cancer, but many may not be getting recommended screening exams to help detect and prevent other types of cancer.
View ArticlePassengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
American Airlines would not confirm that one of its flight attendants had hepatitis A or another disease, ABC News reported.
View ArticleCould a Pill Replace Insulin Shots?
This experimental pill can withstand the trip through the gastrointestinal tract, scientists report. When it gets to the small intestine, it breaks down into dissolving microneedles that attach to the...
View Article'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek 'Not Afraid of Dying'
The 79-year-old Trebek resumed chemotherapy last month after losing a large amount of weight and having his cancer-related numbers rise sharply, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Sept. 17.
View ArticleGender Reassignment Surgery Benefits Mental Health
The investigators found that those who underwent surgery were 8 percent less likely to reach out for mental health care services in the first year after surgery.
View ArticleHead, Neck Melanomas Show Alarming Rise in Young Americans
Researchers found that the incidence of head and neck melanoma rose nearly 4% a year from 1995 to 2001, and 1.2% a year from 2001 to 2014 in children and young adults.
View Article$8 Billion Award in Risperdal Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson said the award is "excessive and unfounded" and that it would take immediate action to overturn it, the AP reported.
View ArticleHumans May Possess Ability to Regrow Cartilage
The researchers are calling it the "inner salamander capacity."
View ArticleHome-Cooked Meals Linked to Lower PFAS in the Body
People who tended to eat more fresh food and food prepared at home had slightly, but measurably lower levels of five “long-chain” PFAS chemicals in their blood compared to those who ate more of their...
View Article'Smartphone Slouching' More Serious Than It Sounds
The national survey, published Oct. 9, asked respondents their level of concern about eye strain, carpal tunnel and other potential health consequences of mobile device use. Only 47% said they were...
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