January 12, 2016 Implanted coils help some lung disease patients, study says A novel, minimally invasive way to treat severe breathing problems caused by lung disease showed modest but promising benefits in a small French study.
January 12, 2016 Children's cough syrup recalled Healthcare product company Perrigo issued a voluntary recall Monday for two of its children’s cough syrups, as some packages contain an oral dosing cup with incorrect markings.
January 11, 2016 Secondhand smoke hits almost half of teens who don't smoke Even though fewer U.S. teens are smoking, secondhand smoke remains a big problem for them, a government study found.
January 11, 2016 New US cancer cases holding steady, deaths declining The number of new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. is largely steady while the number of cancer deaths continues to decline, according to a new report from the nation's leading cancer advocacy group.
January 8, 2016 CDC Chief Frieden: World must act now to stop drug-resistant TB Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is spreading around the globe. The world must act decisively. There can be no delay.
January 8, 2016 Medicine cabinet and personal health products go digital at CES You know the rule: It’s rude to peek inside someone’s medicine cabinet.
January 7, 2016 Teen dies from using too much deodorant A British teenager who used cans of deodorant in lieu of bathing died from inhaling gas.
January 7, 2016 12 ways to make your office better for your health You spend about half of your waking hours at your job.
January 5, 2016 Nearly 7 in 10 students exposed to e-cigarette ads, report says For middle and high school students, increased exposure to advertising for e-cigarettes parallels the increased use of the devices by kids, according to a new “Vital Signs” report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
January 5, 2016 Patient sues Pittsburgh hospital over mold outbreak A lung transplant patient sued a Pittsburgh hospital for negligence on Monday after he contracted a fungal infection in his lungs during a mold outbreak that’s been linked to the deaths of three other transplant patients.