October 24, 2015 4-D ultrasounds show fetuses grimacing as mothers smoke, study says A new study may give pregnant women who smoke a new incentive to quit: 4-D ultrasounds show that the habit is causing their unborn babies to grimace.
October 24, 2015 Plain tobacco packs likely to deter smoking, studies show Studies on the health impact of "plain" or standardized cigarette packs suggest they can deter non-smokers from taking up the habit and may cut the number of cigarettes smokers get through, scientists said on Tuesday.
October 24, 2015 Best and worst foods to eat when you’re sick When you're under the weather the last thing you want is to eat something that makes you feel worse.
October 24, 2015 Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school In Chicago, most kids with asthma or food allergies don’t have a health management form on file at school, a new study shows.
October 24, 2015 N.Y. Bill: Smoking Ban in Cars With Children A New York lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban adults from smoking in cars when children under the age of 14 are present
October 24, 2015 The making of a flu vaccine The annual fight to keep the flu under control starts here.
October 24, 2015 More Tips on How to Avoid Insect Bites The pesky mosquitoes are getting ready for their annual comeback, especially since the weather has been warmer, and in some cases wet. So who is tastier, men or women, and is there real scientific data about which sex gets bitten more frequently?
October 24, 2015 Shortage of flu vaccine for children resolved, says Roche A temporary shortage in the United States of one of the leading flu medicines used to treat children with the sometimes deadly virus has been resolved, Roche, the maker of Tamiflu, said on Thursday.
October 24, 2015 Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for atrial fibrillation, a new study hints.
October 24, 2015 Indonesia begins printing graphic health warnings on cigarette packs Cigarette manufactures in Indonesia, one of the world's biggest tobacco markets, began printing graphic health warnings on packets on Tuesday, but they have yet to appear in shops and the companies involved do not seem too worried about plunging sales.