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Roundup: FDA to Ban Sale of e-Cigarettes...

The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a long-anticipated rule for regulating e-cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and other tobacco products. The rule includes banning the sale...

May 6, 2016 / 4 min read

News Roundup: Exercise Linked to Life Span,...

Exercise Linked to Life Span. Reducing Sugar Can Improve Kids' Health in 10 Days.

October 30, 2015 / 3 min read

News Roundup: No Alcohol Whatsoever for Pregnant...

There is no known absolutely safe type of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the report states.

October 23, 2015 / 2 min read

News Roundup: Majority of Children Are Vaccinated;...

Childhood vaccination rates are either up or stable — depending on the region of the country — and a sizable majority of U.S. parents are...

September 18, 2015 / 3 min read

Storm Watch and Preparation Plans; Nearly 1...

With all eyes on Tropical Storm Erika and other storm forecasts, here’s a timely reminder from national weather experts: The peak of hurricane season takes...

August 28, 2015 / 2 min read

Lunchtime Walks Improve Mood & Stress,Vitamin Drinks...

Lunchtime Walks Improve Mood, Reduce Stress at Work, Study Says Taking a walk during your lunch break can improve your mood and your ability to...

January 30, 2015 / 3 min read

Strokes and Pregnancy, Stronger HPV Vaccine and...

Stroke Rates Up for Pregnant Women  Hypertension is a growing problem for pregnant women, and the rate of pregnancy-related strokes has increased, according to research...

December 12, 2014 / 3 min read

Cervical Cancer Warning, Preemie Births Decline &...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to about 8 million women — ages 21 to 65 — who...

November 7, 2014 / 3 min read

Scary Reports: The Latest on Sugar, Coffee...

Is that sweet can of soda leaving a bitter aftertaste on your skin and other organs? Can a daily dose of 20 ounces of soda...

October 31, 2014 / 3 min read

Higher COPD Rates in Women, Obesity-Cancer Link,...

Lung Disease Surges Among Women Higher smoking rates for women have contributed to a dramatic increase in the rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...

October 3, 2014 / 3 min read