Medical News

A new study suggests that patients should not rely on online symptom checkers for medical advice. Developers of such services do not seek approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Four non-name brand crayons and two amateur crime scene fingerprint kits were discovered to contain asbestos, a mineral harmful to both children and adults.

A new study has found that smoking may increase the risk of individuals to develop schizophrenia, a mental illness characterized by hallucinations and the potential for social withdrawal.

Experts analyzed data gathered through REGARDS, and found a link between SHS exposure of nonsmokers and stroke. In the nine-year period of data gathering, they found a number of incidents of stroke occurring in nonsmoker...

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have found that type 2 diabetes could potentially be linked to a considerable decline in the cognitive and decision-making skills of an individual.

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Title: Marijuana Study Counters 'Gateway' TheoryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Newly Enlisted Army Soldiers at Risk of Attempted Suicide: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: No Change in Number of 'Living Wills' by U.S. Cancer Patients: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Uncontrolled Diabetes May Boost Dementia RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Uric Acid May Limit Stroke Disability In WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Study Questions Safety of Chemicals Used in Plastic Consumer ProductsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Back Pain and Depression Combo Lessens Pain Relief from Narcotic PainkillersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Diabetes Drug Given to Obese Moms-to-Be Won't Keep Baby's Weight DownCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: FDA Strengthens Heart Attack, Stroke Warning for Popular PainkillersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent Traumatic Brain InjuryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

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