Prescription medication “take-back” programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.
Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.
CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it’s too late for their livers.
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).
Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.
Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals.
More People — Even Kids — Need to Wear Sunglasses
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.
Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults Smoke
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.
Sunscreen Safety: Ingredients, Labels, and More
Coffee May Be Part of the Recipe for a Longer Life
Whatever you call it — joe, java, mud — it is likely a key way to jump-start your day, and now new research suggests it may not only be good at that — but it may make your life longer.