Health News

Doctors to Screen for Alcohol Misuse
During routine visits to a primary care doctor, adults may be asked about their drinking habits. There’s no need to feel singled out; the questions will be asked of everyone.
Unchecked Work Stress Can Hurt Your Heart
Unless you’re among that seeming handful of workers who keep their Zen-like attitude no matter what, routine workday stresses can leave you feeling undone.
FDA Releases New Tool to Help Prevent Intentional Food Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration has released a new tool to help bolster the food industry’s defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination.
One Meal, Half a Day's Calories
Warnings against overeating fast foods have been issued for a while now. But that's not the only kind of away-from-home dining with potential pitfalls. 
Sleeping Beauty to Protect the Heart
While some women past menopause have to deal with hot flashes and night sweats, others have to watch their sleeping patterns. How they sleep can affect their heart health.
Catching Colds in the Summer Heat
The sun is out, the air is warm, people are putting on their swimsuits and heading to the pool, and you are…blowing your nose and shivering under the covers?
Leaving the Nest with Special Needs
Millions of children grow up with long-term health conditions. They will need to continue receiving care as adults, but are they ready to take on that responsibility?
Vietnam Vets, Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer
Agent Orange was used during the Vietnam War to kill dense vegetation. The chemical created better views of what was going on on the ground. Agent Orange sometimes had dioxin in it – a powerful toxin that may cause cancer.
A Little Boost from Formula
Breast milk may be the best food we have to offer newborns, but that does not mean formula offers no value. In fact, formula use may help breastfeeding efforts in some situations.
Getting Mama's Milk in the NICU
Babies born early or with health conditions often require advanced care in the NICU. Yet it's still best if these babies can receive human milk while getting this specialized care.