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Research Needed on Kids and Artificial Sweeteners
There are many unanswered questions about the long-term safety and impacts of artificial sweeteners in children, a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement says.
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First African American Face Transplant Performed
Robert Chelsea became the first African American patient to have a full face transplant, Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced.
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Flavored E-Cigs Get Teens Hooked on Vaping
In a finding that shows just how enticing tasty flavors are when it comes to vaping, a new study suggests that teens who use candy- or fruit-flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to continue vaping...
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Xanax Recalled for Potential Contamination
One lot of alprazolam, brand name Xanax, is being recalled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to potential contamination that poses a risk of infection.
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FDA: Plant Closings Could Cause Device Shortages
Medical device makers and federal regulators are warning of potential shortages of medical devices if a court allows the state of Georgia to temporarily shut down sterilization operations of a Becton...
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Almost Half of Americans Admit to Drowsy Driving
Nearly half of American adults admit that they've fought to stay awake while driving, a new survey finds.
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Can You Get Diabetes if You’re Thin?
Even if you’re slim or at the right weight for your height, you can have diabetes. Find out how you can be at risk for “lean diabetes” and what you need to know to manage it correctly.
View ArticleQ: My Child Has No Concept of Time!
Q: “My son is 9 and was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He has no concept of time even though I provide minute countdowns. His room is constantly cluttered and...
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Listen to “7 No-Fail Strategies for Getting Homework Done on Time and Without...
Listen to “7 No-Fail Strategies for Getting Homework Done on Time and Without Drama” with Ann Dolin M.Ed. Click the play button below to listen, or click the download icon to download the podcast and...
View Article“How Music Inspired My Son to Follow His Own Beat.”
When my son’s ADHD diagnosis was new — a decade ago now — I felt overwhelmed and depressed about what I thought would be a life with limited options. All of my days were filled with chaos, compounding...
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Giving Up One Food Will Help Your Health -- and the Planet
Red meat both increases your risk of death and is terrible for the environment, the researchers added
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Exhausted Nurse's Photo Shows Emotional Toll of Job
Nurses take care of people every day, but who takes care of them?
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Can Medical Pot Ease Mental Ills? Study Says Probably Not
Dozens of studies involving more than 3,000 people did not provide compelling evidence that medical cannabis can help treat disorders of the mind, the review authors concluded.
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It May Be Even Tougher for Women to Quit Smoking Than Men
The researchers point to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression in women, which might interfere with even the best intentions to kick the habit.
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For Seniors, Financial Woes Can Be Forerunner to Alzheimer's
In the early stages of the disease, people with undiagnosed Alzheimer's are at high risk of making foolish and dangerous decisions about their finances, mostly because families may not know they need...
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Non-Drinker's Body Produced Its Own Alcohol: Study
For years, the 46-year-old man's family, doctors and police thought he was a closet drinker, despite his insistence that he didn't drink any alcohol, NBC News reported.
View ArticleHow to Troubleshoot Your ADHD Medications
The 100 billion neurons in your brain are always busy. A single neuron may deliver 12 messages in one-thousandth of a second by using tiny chemical impulses to leap over tinier gaps called synapses....
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Lab Worker Infected With Smallpox-Related Virus
Investigators say the worker had been briefed on the risks of working with the virus and was offered a vaccine to prevent it, but she declined to get it.
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Not All Heart Failure Patients Get Same Level of Care, Study Finds
After adjusting for a number of factors, her team found that Hispanic patients were 17% less likely to be admitted to a heart specialty unit, and black patients were 9% less likely.
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How Tim McGraw Turned His Health Around
Ten years ago, too many beers too much junk food caught up with Tim McGraw, to the tune of 40 extra pounds. Read how he bounced back, gradually, and how he wants to inspire others.
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