High school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes, a new Canadian study finds. “Youth may be trying e-cigarettes before smoking because they are easier to access: until recently, youth could...

Currently, people at average risk of colon cancer are told to start screening for the disease at age 50. But a new study raises the question of whether earlier screening could be better. Looking at more than...

Acetaminophen is considered the go-to pain medication during pregnancy. But a new study adds to evidence linking the drug to an increased risk of behavioral issues in kids. Researchers in Norway found that among nearly 113,000 children,...

The Trump administration’s repeated efforts to topple Obamacare have not thwarted the program’s annual enrollment for health insurance. Starting Wednesday, consumers may renew their coverage or join a new plan for 2018, though the ease of enrollment...

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