Accidental death rate for children falls
Every hour, one child dies from an unintentional injury in the United States. It’s the leading cause of death for children and adolescents aged 1 to 19, and the fifth leading cause of death for...
View ArticleThe beat goes on for music producer diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Editor's note: In the Human Factor, we profile survivors who have overcome the odds. Confronting a life obstacle – injury, illness or other hardship – they tapped their inner strength and found...
View ArticleMust-not-see TV: Violent content leads to sleep problems for kids
Any parent with a child old enough to speak has no doubt endured many sleepless nights as the result of bad dreams. Sometimes there’s a monster hiding in the closet. Other times there are bugs crawling...
View ArticleThis is your brain on smoking
That cigarette may be doing more damage than meets the eye. If you’ve been smoking for an extended period of time, you’re likely familiar with at least some – if not all – of the bodily symptoms...
View Article9/11 – Terror in the Dust: Increased risk for three cancers
It’s a story we’ve been reporting on for more than a decade: The health of the brave, heroic responders who breathed in the dust, debris and fumes at the World Trade Center site in the hours, days and...
View ArticleDon't judge that generic pill by its color
It's not the color, but what's inside that counts when it comes to medication. However, doctors suspect that's not exactly how patients see it. According to a study published Monday in the medical...
View ArticleTV ads may be driving children to drink
The halls of every middle school in America are filled with teenagers looking to find themselves, express themselves and fit in with the crowd. But it’s what happens at home, at night, that can lead to...
View ArticleAnemia linked to increased risk of dementia
There is no single test to determine if someone has dementia. The harsh reality is that at this point, it can only be conclusively diagnosed during an autopsy. So for now doctors rely on physical...
View ArticleGuns in home increase suicide, homicide risk
Proponents of stricter gun laws have another headline to bolster their efforts: Access to firearms in the home increases the risk of violent death. Researchers at the University of California, San...
View ArticleSugar not only makes you fat, it may make you sick
In recent years, sugar - more so than fat - has been receiving the bulk of the blame for our deteriorating health. Most of us know we consume more sugar than we should. Let's be honest, it's hard not...
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