High doses of powerful narcotic painkillers appear to be linked to a higher risk of depression in patients, new research finds. The study focuses on a class of prescription narcotic painkill... Read more
Study Most toddler dinners were high in sodium, and infant snacks had added sugar Many prepackaged dinners for toddlers contain high amounts of salt, and many toddler and infant snacks, dess... Read more
Research can’t prove cause-and-effect, but higher exposures to PCBs, phthalates showed a link Extensive exposure to common chemicals appears to be linked to an earlier start of menopause, a... Read more
Study Warns Everyday habits appear to matter more than lifetime consumption, research suggests Daily drinking increases the risk of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis, a new study found. It’s g... Read more
Study Finds But you should still wash your hands, experts caution Many people envision public restrooms as filthy and crawling with nasty germs, but they’re actually as healthy as the... Read more
Researchers say air pollution’s effects lessened in older men who consumed flavonoids, but more research needed A diet rich in chocolate, wine, fruits and vegetables may help protect people... Read more
Study Finds Too-early school start times are one big factor, experts say More than 90 percent of American high school students are chronically sleep-deprived, putting their health and... Read more
Researchers found test-score differences between 5th and 8th grades A steady diet of fast food might hurt your child in the classroom, a new study finds. Kids who frequently ate fast food in... Read more
It’s never too late to get benefits from quitting tobacco, American Lung Association says Quitting smoking is a common New Year’s resolution, and the American Lung Association has some tips... Read more
Study Cancer often linked to “bad luck,” Hopkins researchers say Although about one-third of cancers can be linked to environmental factors or inherited genes, new research suggests the rema... Read more
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