October 28, 2015 New analysis of smoking and schizophrenia suggests causal link In research that turns on its head previous thinking about links between schizophrenia and smoking, scientists say they have found that cigarettes may be a causal factor in the development of psychosis.
October 28, 2015 Flu shots for adults under 65 may boost protection for seniors When healthy adults under age 65 get a flu shot to protect themselves, they may be helping older adults in their communities avoid the flu as well, according to a new analysis of nationwide U.S. data.
October 28, 2015 More U.S. high school students smoke only pot, not cigarettes As fewer U.S. high school students exclusively smoke cigarettes and cigars, more of them are using marijuana, a recent study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Parental nicotine dependence predicts teen smoking A parent's dependence on nicotine, in addition to the act of smoking cigarettes, may be an important determinant of their teen's smoking behavior, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Flu season continues to worsen, could peak this month, CDC says Health officials say the flu is rampant in most of the country and could peak soon.
October 28, 2015 Flu winds down as FDA aims for better vaccine next winter The miserable flu season is winding down but not quite over yet, health officials said Wednesday, even as the government picked what it hoped would be a better vaccine recipe for next fall and winter.
October 28, 2015 Cutting carbon dioxide saves 3,500 US lives a year The Obama Administration's hotly debated plan to reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the nation's power plants will save about 3,500 lives a year by cutting back on other types of pollution as well, a new independent study concludes.
October 28, 2015 Painted pumpkins raising awareness about food allergies Households across the U.S. this Halloween are displaying hand-painted teal-colored pumpkins on their porches and lawns, a signal that children with food allergies can safely trick-or-treat there.
October 28, 2015 Man killed after e-cigarette ignites oxygen equipment The debate on whether e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular smokes continues, but the "e" part clearly poses unique risks: A UK man was killed after his device misfired and ignited his oxygen equipment, reports the BBC.
October 28, 2015 Asthma Drugs May Increase Attacks in Kids One class of drugs used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath in people with asthma may increase kids' risk of being hospitalized for an asthma attack, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration