Health News
Bump It to Reduce Germs
A handshake is one of the most common greetings used when meeting someone for the first time or saying hello to an old friend. But other greetings may transfer fewer disease-causing bacteria.
Dangers of Your Desk Job
We've all come down with a case of the Mondays, but could your job really be putting your health at risk?
Myths and Facts About Pregnancy
It seems like there’s an endless supply of advice for mothers-to-be, from the well-meaning stranger at the store to your mother-in-law. Some myths may be harmless, but others could put you and your baby at risk. Learning what is myth and what is fact about pregnancy helps you know what you should really be worrying about and when you can relax.
Sterile Drug Products Recalled by Texas Pharmaceutical Company
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and consumers of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug products produced for sterile use by Unique Pharmaceuticals Ltd., of Temple, Texas.
FDA Approves Eagle Pharma's Rx for Rare Genetic Disorder
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration approved its medication Ryanodex to treat an inherited and potentially deadly condition called malignant hyperthermia (MH).
What Makes Your Breath Smell So Bad
Let’s face it — no one wants to have bad breath. Breath can tell us a lot about our health, ranging from simple bad breath to a more serious, underlying issue. Check out these causes of bad breath and learn the steps you can take to prevent it.
Leisurely Walks May Be Safer Than Walking With Purpose
Walking is typically a good form of exercise, but it can also be dangerous for older people who risk falling. Researchers have recently identified some places and times where walking was safer than others.
11 Hottest Cities in America
Summertime means a season full of outdoor fun — relaxing by the pool, taking a vacation and long days of sunshine. The additional sunlight that summer brings can also mean already warm parts of the country experience extreme heat that can be dangerous if you’re not properly prepared. Here are the 11 hottest cities in America.
Orthopedic Surgery Was Successful in Many Older Patients
Many people now live into their 80s and beyond, and part of aging and living well means being able to get around. Orthopedic surgery to help older people get around hasn't always been considered a safe option, but that may now change.
Wegmans Recalls Desserts Due to Potential of Listeria
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling several in-store baked desserts that may contain fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or plums.