- Health Secretary Says Some Cuts to CDC Will Be Reversed
- CDC Cuts Key Smoking Programs Despite Success in Curbing Smoking Rates
- RFK Jr. Touts Vaccine While At Funeral of Texas Girl Who Died of Measles
- Biden Plan To Expand Obesity Drug Coverage Is Rejected
- Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening
- Heart-Related Deaths More Likely During Day/Night Heatwaves
- Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems
- Some Folks Hit With Fees for Using Health Care Message Portals
- Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Spreading Undetected Through Hospitals
- Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma
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CDC Zika Summit Details Plans to Fight Mosquito-Borne Illness
The primary concern is potential for birth defects, officials say
- Posted April 1, 2016
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FDA Suggests Limit for Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereal
The element occurs naturally in soil and water; rice plants absorb it more than other crops, agency says
- Posted April 1, 2016
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CDC Zika Summit Details Plans to Fight Mosquito-Borne Illness
The primary concern is potential for birth defects, officials say
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Could ADHD Drugs Lower Kids’ Bone Density?
Study raises questions about bone health of young people taking meds like Ritalin and Adderall
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Is Seniors’ Dental Health Tied to Mental Health?
Declines in one seem to mirror declines in the other, but cause-and-effect isn't clear, study says
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Infant’s BMI May Predict Early Childhood Obesity, Study Says
Pediatricians should assess body mass index beginning at 6 months, researchers advise
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Obese People Trying to Shed Pounds Often Go Up and Down
But those who lose more weight are better at keeping it off over time, researchers say
- Posted April 1, 2016
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A New Health Perk for Coffee Drinkers?
The brew, in any form, might cut colon cancer risk; the more you drink, the lower the risk, study suggests
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Booze-Branded Merchandise May Spur Teen Drinking
Studies show link between owning alcohol-related items and youth alcohol use
- Posted April 1, 2016
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Health Highlights: April 1, 2016
Lab Worker Salmonella Infection Being Investigated by CDC Medicare Tests New Payment System for Knee and Hip Replacements
- Posted April 1, 2016