October 31, 2016 2 flavors of Oreos recalled over undeclared milk allergen Oreos maker Mondelez Global LLC has recalled two flavors of the popular sandwich cookie after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection found they were manufactured on equipment that processes milk, potentially exposing the dessert to the common allergen.
October 27, 2016 Patient values may not always align with choices for end-of-life care Patients and families state that they value comfort, having time with family and death not being prolonged, but these values often don't align with the treatment they expect at the end of life, according to a new Canadian study.
October 27, 2016 Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.
October 26, 2016 The secondhand smoke you don't even know you're exposed to is killing you Individuals who are unaware that they’re being exposed to secondhand smoke may face a higher risk of death from cancer and other smoking-related disease, according to a study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
October 25, 2016 High-potency pot doubles risk of marijuana dependence The more potent the pot is, the more likely a person who uses it is to become dependent on it, a new study from the United Kingdom finds.
October 25, 2016 E-cigarettes a 'gateway' to harder drugs, study says Like conventional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes may function as a "gateway drug" that can prime the brain to be more receptive to harder drugs, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
October 24, 2016 One-fourth of US cancer deaths linked with 1 thing: smoking Cigarettes contribute to more than 1 in 4 cancer deaths in the U.S. The rate is highest among men in southern states where smoking is more common and tobacco control policies are less strict.
October 24, 2016 Secondhand smoke linked to higher risk of stroke The increased risk of stroke that comes with smoking may extend to nonsmokers who live in the same household and breathe in secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests.
October 24, 2016 10 warning signs of burnout and excessive stress Your body has many ways of warning you that the level of stress it is under is not sustainable.
October 21, 2016 Kids should watch out for that snake in the grass The number of children getting bitten by copperheads and other venomous snakes has more than doubled in recent years, a U.S. study suggests.