Health News
FDA Floats Electric Stimulation Device Ban
Officials at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are calling for a ban of electric stimulation devices used to treat aggressive or self-harming behavior.
Pre-Workout Product Recalled
Nubreed Nutrition, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for its pre-workout product called Undisputed.
After Knee Replacement, Watch Your Hips
Patients who have total knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis may have a higher risk for hip fracture for years after their surgery, a new study found.
What You Need to Know About Warfarin
Patients may not know enough about warfarin, and that could lead to potentially dangerous consequences, a new study found.
An Update on Zika
Zika has been in the news since early 2016, but a lot has transpired since the virus first made headlines. Are you up to date on the latest news?
Fast Food May Mean More Phthalates
Fast food may expose diners to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates, a new study found.
What's Behind the USPSTF's Aspirin Guidance
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) just released new guidance on daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer. But what was behind that recommendation?
The Health Impact of an Older World
As health care and medicine have improved, so has life expectancy. That means an older world — and maybe some public health hurdles.
Pre-Pregnancy Caffeine May Spell Trouble
Caffeine consumption in the weeks before pregnancy and during early pregnancy may be linked to miscarriage, a new study found.
New Warnings for Opioids
To help stem the tide of opioid abuse, misuse and deaths, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its warnings about these pain-killing prescription drugs.