Homeopathic teething tablets recalled due to belladonna Three children’s homeopathic products were recalled last week after the company revealed they contain belladonna, an ingredient that can be potentially harmful at large doses.
Cognitive evaluation can help doctors anticipate potential postoperative risks More hospitals are testing the mental fitness of older patients before surgery amid evidence that the trauma of an operation can accelerate cognitive decline.
Why patients are shelling out thousands for 'concierge medicine' Five years ago, while Paul Cernuto was mountain biking on a Friday afternoon, he suddenly developed a severe headache.
Florida lifts Zika transmission zone in parts of Miami Beach TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida officials removed part of Miami Beach from an active Zika transmission zone on Tuesday, saying more than 45 days had passed since the last local case of the mosquito-borne virus that has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect.
Some resilient black youth may face higher diabetes risk as adults Low-income black teens with the resilience to succeed in school may be more likely to graduate college and achieve higher incomes than their less persistent peers, but they may also face more health problems as adults, a recent study suggests.
Flu - or flu vaccine - in pregnancy not tied to autism in kids Pregnant women who get the flu, or a flu vaccine, are not increasing their baby's risk for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study suggests.
Texas reports first case of Zika likely from local mosquitoes Texas officials on Monday reported the state's first case of the Zika virus that was likely transmitted by a local mosquito, expanding the spread within the continental United States of a virus that has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect.
Girls may wait longer for sex when they're close to their mothers Teen girls who get along with their mothers may be less likely to have sex earlier in adolescence, a Dutch study suggests.
Tips to prepare your skin for winter As the seasons change, so does your skin -- and doctors say now is the time to prepare your skin for the winter weather ahead.
