October 4, 2019 by John Fernandez
Roundup: Vaping’s ‘Chemical Burns’; ADHD Guidelines...
Some Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns, Researchers Say The damage to...
Q&A on e-Cigs: Vaping’s Rising Health Hazards
An outbreak of a vaping-related lung disease has sickened 804 people — mostly young men — and killed 12, including one in Florida, according to...
September 24, 2019 / 3 min read
High Anxiety — Kids, School and Stress,...
With the new school year comes plenty of stress and anxiety for both students and parents. Being aware of the stressors your children face –...
August 12, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Risk of Opioid Overdose Surpasses Car...
The chance of an adult in the U.S. dying accidentally from an opioid overdose is greater than dying in a car accident, according to the...
January 18, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Florida’s Health Ranking; Opioid vs. Placebo...
Report: Florida’s Overall Health Ranking is Up, But Obesity Rate Also Climbs The good news: Florida jumped three places, from No. 32 to No. 29,...
December 21, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Screenings for ‘Unhealthy Alcohol Use;’ Salmonella...
U.S. Panel: Adults Should be Screened for ‘Unhealthy Alcohol Use’ All adults, including pregnant women, should be screened for “unhealthy alcohol use” by their primary...
November 16, 2018 / 3 min read
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffer From...
About 20 percent of U.S. adults live with chronic pain, which frequently limits leisure or work activities, according to a new study from the U.S....
September 17, 2018 / 3 min read
Too Many Older Adults Taking Anti-Anxiety Meds...
Despite warnings against long-term use, one in four older adults are prescribed anti-anxiety medications for sleep issues, depression and related disorders for too long, a...
September 12, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: ‘Gaming Disorder,’ Obesity Rates and Keystone...
‘Gaming Disorder’ Proposed as New Disease by World Health Organization (WHO) Whether it’s Fortnite, Candy Crush, Grand Theft Auto or one of the thousands of...
June 22, 2018 / 3 min read
Alcohol and Brain Health: Even ‘Moderate Drinking’...
Can even moderate drinking — one or two beverages a day containing alcohol — be detrimental to your health? Yes, says a new report that...
May 22, 2018 / 4 min read
