No-Tobacco Policy for New Workers in Ohio City
There will be no random testing for nicotine or tobacco. Workers hired after July 15 will be tested only for "reasonable suspicion."
View ArticleHair Loss Not Just a Male Problem
Hair loss is just as common in women, and it can occur due to factors such as genetics, and the hairstyles and hair products used by women.
View ArticleBlood Test May Spot Signs of Early Alzheimer's
The blood test may be even more sensitive than the current gold standard -- a PET brain scan -- at detecting early amyloid accumulation in the brain, according to the authors.
View ArticleCovington Citizens Urge Testing for Toxic Pollution
More than 150 Covington area citizens turned out for a community meeting Thursday to discuss toxic pollution coming from a local medical device sterilizing plant.
View ArticleVideo Game Guidelines: 5 Smart Screen Rules for Teens with ADHD
For most of us who are raising teens with ADHD, video games are a fact of life. Many kids would rather immerse themselves in a video game than spend time doing just about anything else. As a result,...
View ArticleLazy Days of Summer? For ADHD Moms, That’s Not a Thing
My ADHD life coach once told me that changes in routine are particularly difficult for a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). This definitely explains why I sometimes...
View ArticleDangerous Sesame Allergy Affects Many Americans
More than 1.5 million children and adults in the United States have sesame allergy -- more than previously believed, a new study finds.
View ArticleFrailty Not a Normal Part of Aging
Frailty is not just a byproduct of aging, but a standalone medical condition, researchers report.
View ArticleEntenmann's Little Bites Cookies Recalled
One lot of 5-pack Mini Chocolate Chip Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has been recalled because there may be plastic pieces in the packages, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. says.
View Article14 Hospitalizations May Be Linked to Vaping
Possible vaping-related breathing problems have led to the hospitalization of 14 teens and young adults in Wisconsin and Illinois.
View ArticleState OKs New Plan to Cut Toxic Pollution at Plant
Sterigenics said last week that it had just submitted an application for a permit for the proposed facility changes. The company has been the target of protests from Smyrna-area residents concerned...
View ArticleCould a 'Tickle' a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
The tickle treatment is called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS). The procedure involves placing custom-made clips containing electrodes on the part of your ear called the tragus; that's...
View ArticleQ: My Child Hates Brushing His Teeth!
Q: “Any tips to improve tooth brushing? My son with ADHD hates it and his gums are swollen and teeth covered in plaque. I’ve tried bribes, gifts, money… nothing is working.” –Ann Arbor Mom Hi Ann...
View ArticleI’ll Be Kinder and Gentler — to Myself
I’d spent a lifetime behind a screen of witty self-deprecation. I made people laugh. It was a part of my personality — the quips popped from my mouth in a narrative I couldn’t control. But, at 45,...
View ArticleIn Heat Waves, Fans May Do More Harm Than Good
Electric fans might make you feel cooler, but they can actually increase your risk of becoming heat sick and even dying from a heat stroke, the evidence shows.
View Article'Selfies' Might Someday Track Your Blood Pressure
A new technology called transdermal optical imaging gives a picture of the blood flow in your face, which reveals your blood pressure, researchers say.
View ArticleOver 500 Tiny ‘Teeth’ Removed From Boy’s Mouth
A 7-year-old boy in India arrived at a dental school hospital with a swollen jaw. Days later, he left with 526 fewer teeth, so to speak.
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