Health News Roundup


One Hour of Daily TV Linked to...

Children in kindergarten and first grade who watch at least 60 minutes of television a day are more likely to be overweight or obese. Cutting...

May 1, 2015 / 2 min read


FDA Warning: Potentially Hazardous Dietary Supplements;Total Product...

The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to the makers of eight dietary supplements that their products contain BMPEA, a synthetic stimulant that medical...

April 24, 2015 / 3 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


U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign On e-Cigs

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read


New U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign Features e-Cigarettes; State...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read


CDC: Cancer Survival Rates Improve; Report Links...

Breakthroughs in treatments and a surge in early screenings have resulted in more Americans than ever surviving cancer, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

March 27, 2015 / 3 min read


Experts: Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21,...

Across most states and communities, the legal age to buy tobacco products is 18, but raising that minimum age to 21 would save hundreds of...

March 13, 2015 / 2 min read


List of Most Addictive Foods, Measles Update...

The top ten most addictive items were: chocolate, ice cream, French fries, pizza, cookies, chips, cakes, popcorn (buttered), cheeseburgers and muffins.

February 27, 2015 / 3 min read


Simple Diet Solution: Eat More Fiber; New...

Simply eating more fiber-rich foods can promote nearly as much weight-loss results as more complex diets, and the benefits to overall health are numerous, according...

February 20, 2015 / 2 min read