Health News Archives

Two Preemie Treatments May Not Help
Insulin, light therapy show disappointing results for the smallest babies, studies show

Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment

Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital
Vaccinating those in closest contact with newborns provides 'cocooning effect'

Don’t Lose Sight of Halloween Safety
False lenses, sharp props can make fright night scarier for all, eye group warns

Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids
Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes

Anti-Drug TV Campaign Didn’t Curb Teen Pot Use: Study
Researchers suggest increased exposure to government ads brought no added value

Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth
And preterm birth is leading cause of infant mortality, study notes

Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children
Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says

Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children
Kids at higher risk, since they breathe in more air by weight than adults, study says