Know the chances of getting killed by a bite of a kissing bug.
Most parents ensure the safety and comfort of their precious babies by purchasing crib bumpers. But, contrary to their perceived purpose, these bedding accessories could be doing more harm than good.
Those who use smokeless tobacco are exposed to almost the same or even higher levels of nicotine and NNK, a cancer-causing chemical in tobacco products, as compared to cigarette smokers.
People who were diagnosed with childhood cancer have higher risks of getting autoimmune diseases.
As it turns out, the dreaded, not to mention awkward, conversation about sex most parents usually eluded has to happen at some point to help young adults make better decisions. This is according to a new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, Nov. 2, that associates sex talk between parents, especially moms, and their young children with teen behavior that may include the use of protection during intercourse.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have granted 16 states with funding to combat the drug epidemic and opioid prescription drug overdose deaths in the country.
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 75 percent of Americans have hearts that are older than their actual age.
Health officials are worried that whopping cough or pertussis is on its way to becoming a micro-outbreak as states in the US and Canada yield an increase in the number of cases.
