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Company Under Fire for Umbilical Cord Products
A United States company is under fire for selling unapproved umbilical cord products.
Hurricane Health and Safety
As hurricane season continues, safety is the number one priority. But severe storms can pose health and safety risks both before and after they strike.
A New Warning About E-Cigarettes
As electronic cigarettes become more popular, we learn more about their potential dangers.
Measles in the US: Still Going Strong
Health experts have said that measles was eliminated in the United States. But that may no longer be the case.
Medical Myths Busted
Grandma might have told you that you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn't buy into that old wives’ tale, there are plenty of other health myths out there that seem true — but aren't.
ADHD and Kids
Do you feel like your child might have ADHD? It's time to take a close look and get the facts straight.
Add-On Rx for Parkinson's Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat Parkinson's disease (PD).
Less Sleep, More Problems
Health officials have declared lack of sleep a public health problem.
Approved: First-of-Its-Kind Device for Scoliosis
A first-of-its-kind device to treat the most common form of scoliosis has gotten the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Back-to-School Health Tips for Kids
Summer is more than halfway over, and that means another school year is approaching. How should you prepare your kids for school?