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Tanning Salons Sued for Alleged False Safety...

Alleged false advertisement about the so-called “safety” of indoor tanning salons has prompted the New York Attorney General to sue two tanning salon franchises. In...

April 27, 2015 / 2 min read


Secondhand Smoke & Vapors: First-Degree Danger?

Picture this true-to-life scene: In the back of a city bus, a man lights up an electronic cigarette and tells those around him, not to...

April 21, 2015 / 3 min read


Autism: Early Intervention Lifts A Child’s Potential

For a child with autism, early intervention offers the best hope for the future, says Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and...

April 20, 2015 / 2 min read


Kids' Use of E-cigs Triples; Anti-Texting Laws...

Use of e-cigarettes by teens and preteens has surged 300 percent during the last 12 months, the CDC says.

April 17, 2015 / 4 min read


Kids’ Use of E-cigs Triples; Anti-Texting Laws...

Use of e-cigarettes by teens and preteens has surged 300 percent during the last 12 months, the CDC says.

April 17, 2015 / 4 min read


Watch Now: The Dangers of Obesity &...

Excess belly fat has been linked to several chronic conditions and illnesses, says Anthony Gonzalez, M.D., a Baptist Health Medical Group surgeon and medical director of Bariatric...

April 16, 2015 / 3 min read


Reality Check: Kids' Fruit Juices

Without making official announcements, the nation's biggest fast food eateries have replaced soft drinks with juices in their kids' meals over the last few months,...

April 14, 2015 / 3 min read


Stress Can Be Taxing on Your Health

For those taxpayers, stress is a common occurrence and likely affects their health, even if its a headache or upset stomach of short duration.

April 13, 2015 / 3 min read


Here’s How Much Sleep Experts Say You...

For the most part, adults -- anyone over the age of 18 -- still require about 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night to...

April 9, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken's Coconut...

(VIDEO: Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a flavorful dish on the grill that combines shrimp and citrus to create a light entree.) The...

April 9, 2015 / 2 min read