Fascinating topics may lead to false memories The more interested you are in a topic, such as politics or sports, the more likely you may be to form "false memories" about events related to that topic, according to a new study
DEA ban on herbal supplement leads to mixed reactions The federal government’s ban on herbal supplement Kratom classifies it as being as dangerous as heroin, but some credit the substance to saving their lives.
Psoriasis may carry clogged-arteries risk similar to that with diabetes People with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries - an indicator of heart disease risk - comparable to that of people with diabetes, according to a new study.
Photo shows police officer comforting infant whose parents overdosed A photo of an Alabama police officer cradling a 1-month old in her arms after the infant’s parents overdosed is tugging at heart strings across the nation.
What do patients know about generic biotech drugs? Many patients haven’t heard of “biosimilars,” generic versions of complex biotech drugs, and even some who say they’re familiar with these medicines may still be confused about them, a small European survey suggests.
Online tools help people improve their health but need more study Mobile apps and web-based programs do help people reach health goals like exercising more, losing weight and quitting smoking, but studies need to follow-up longer to see how sustainable these interventions are, according to a recent review of existing research.
Boy hospitalized after school nurse gives him wrong medication The grandmother of a 5-year-old boy in Washington D.C., said her grandson was hospitalized after his school nurse gave him the wrong medication for his asthma.
Entenmann's Little Bites snacks recalled over potential choking hazard A recall has been issued for Entenmann’s Little Bites fudge brownies, chocolate chip muffins and variety packs after the company that makes the packaged snacks reported that they may contain small pieces of plastic.
Many factors influence parental decisions about throat surgery Better communication from doctors may help parents struggling with the decision to have their child undergo throat surgery for sleep disordered-breathing conditions, a small study suggests.
Should we let toddlers play with saws and knives? Last week, I stumbled on a beautiful and moving picture of young children learning.
