December 1, 2015 Doctors' use of computers during appointments leaves patients less satisfied Doctors who entered data into computerized health records during patients' appointments did less positive communicating, and patients rated their care excellent less often, in a recent study.
December 1, 2015 Exercise as young adult tied to heart health decades later Young adults who exercise may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and higher survival odds decades later than their peers who aren't as active early in life, a U.S. study suggests.
November 30, 2015 Hookah and e-cigarettes popular with high schoolers Almost 10 percent of 11th and 12th graders are using e-cigarettes, and other alternative tobacco products are increasingly popular, according to a new study.
November 30, 2015 Preschoolers in daycare need more outdoor time Many preschoolers in daycare may need more outdoor time to help increase their odds of getting enough physical activity, a small U.S. study suggests.
November 27, 2015 Ebola outbreak: Why Obama is allowing Ebolaphobia to spread When it comes to news about the Ebola outbreak, I would venture that millions of people are already unconsciously spending mental energy to suppress their worries that the disease could infect them or those they love.
November 25, 2015 E. coli tied to Costco more dangerous than Chipotle outbreak The strain of E. coli linked to Costco chicken salad that sickened 19 people in seven states is more likely to be life-threatening than a recent outbreak that closed some Chipotle restaurants in the Northwest.
November 25, 2015 People who eat more yogurt have smaller waists A review of previous studies suggests that people who eat yogurt have lower body weight, less body fat and smaller waists - but it's not clear if the yogurt is the reason.
November 24, 2015 Scientists create mosquito strain with malaria-blocking genes Scientists aiming to take the bite out of malaria have produced a strain of mosquitoes carrying genes that block its transmission, with the idea that they could breed with other members of their species in the wild and produce offspring that cannot spread the disease.
November 23, 2015 Chipotle E. coli outbreak reaches 6 states, shares tumble More than 40 people have fallen ill with E. coli food poisoning after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N) restaurants in six different states, federal health officials said on Friday, sending shares of the burrito chain to an 18-month low.
November 20, 2015 3 more states report E. coli infections linked to Chipotle outbreak Three additional states reported E. coli infections linked to various Chipotle chain locations Friday, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said evidence suggests a common meal item or ingredient is the source of the outbreak, Reuters reported.