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FDA Reminder About Prescribing Too Much Acetaminophen

FDA is reminding health care professionals to stop prescribing and pharmacists to stop dispensing prescription combination drug products that contain more than 325 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit.

Cancer Patient Survival Better With Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that affects bone, tissue and cell growth. Vitamin D deficiency is common around the world, especially among cancer patients.

Report Card: US Kids Still Need More Exercise

Childhood obesity has gotten plenty of attention, but are behaviors that may prevent it really changing? A new report explored the state of physical activity among US youth.

Unhealthy Snacking in Youth Baseball

Youth sports like baseball can foster a healthy lifestyle through physical activity in children. But new research highlights a variable that could undermine the benefits of sports.

How Coffee Could Be a Healthy Choice

If your preferred morning beverage is a cup of strong coffee, you have plenty of company. But is that cup of java really a good choice health-wise?

High Dose Antidepressants May Make Youth More Depressed

Antidepressants have been linked to suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors among children and young adults. However, it may not be medication itself that leads to these behaviors.

Stars with Diabetes

Almost 26 million Americans - 8.3 percent of the population - have diabetes. Here are some prominent celebrities who use their personal experience with diabetes to help raise awareness about the condition.

History of Brain Injury High Among the Homeless

Homelessness is a complex problem with many causes, often including mental illness and alcohol and drug addiction. There may be another component to homelessness shared by many.

Experts Issue Statement on Medical Marijuana

Thus far, 21 states and the District of Columbia have approved medical marijuana use to relieve symptoms of various illnesses. That substance may help some, but not all, people with brain diseases.

Calling Children Fat Won't Protect Them From Obesity

Public anti-obesity efforts often promote weight stigmatization, such as using negative language or offensive stereotypes about obesity. But this view may have detrimental effects, especially in children.

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