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Don't Overdose on Cartoons

Fond memories of Count von Count may be how many people remember first learning about numbers. Educational shows like Sesame Street may be helpful for school success, but too much TV in general may not.

Cancer Not So Viral After All

Viruses don’t just cause the common cold. No, these germs can be involved in far more serious diseases, including cancer. At one point, scientists believed nearly half of all tumors were caused by viral infections. A new study says that figure is way too high.

It Hurts — But Is an X-Ray Needed?

Twisted and sprained ankles are as common in childhood as hide and seek. Just as parents have to decide when an injury is serious enough to go to the ER, doctors have to decide if x-rays are needed.

MannKind Reports Positive Data from a Phase 3 Clinical Study of Afrezza in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

MannKind Corporation today announced positive preliminary results from Study 171, a Phase 3 clinical study of AFREZZA® (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder, an investigational, ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin therapy, administered using MannKind’s next-generation (Gen2) inhaler, in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Hospira Issues Important Safety Information for Blood Sets

Hospira, Inc. announced today a recall of certain blood sets. There have been reports from customers of instances in which the outer wall of blood bags were punctured with the piercing pin on certain Hospira blood sets during insertion of the pin into the blood bag.

Salmonella , the notorious foodborne bacteria, is often associated with animal products like chicken or eggs. But a recent study from the CDC explored a new vehicle for the bacteria — a vegetarian meat substitute called tempeh .

Shipments of Cyclospora-Linked Salads Halted

The investigation into cases of cyclosporiasis (infection with the foodborne parasite Cyclospora ) continue this week as infection counts across the US rise.

What Might Breastfeeding Now Mean Later?

Most mothers have the option of feeding their child formula or breastfeeding, or a mixture of both. Choosing breastfeeding might have benefits for children's weight down the line.

Breast Cancer Survivors Swelling

Women who’ve lived through breast cancer often experience lingering effects from treatment. One of those effects is arm swelling. Researchers recently defined how often this swelling occurs, which women are most at risk and what can be done to help prevent the condition.

Women Seek Help for Alcohol Abuse Sooner

Men and women in treatment for alcohol abuse start drinking roughly around the same age. But there may be a big difference between these men and women as to when they seek treatment for alcohol abuse.

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