Big Tobacco's Big Apology
The tobacco industry is speaking the truth about cigarettes: 11 years after a federal court forced it to.
Health & Safety
Epidemic Of Health Care Waste: From $1,877 Ear Piercing To ICU Overuse
Unnecessary or needlessly expensive care costs hundreds of billions of dollars a year. Patients, employers and taxpayers are footing the bill.
Why A Brazilian State Went From 0 Cases Of Dengue To 35,000 A Year
Brazil has long faced outbreaks of dengue fever. But Acre State was immune — until very recently. Now there's a possible explanation.
Testosterone May Help Protect Men From Asthma
Women are more likely to have asthma than men. One possible reason? Testosterone could block a protein that helps spark an asthma attack, a study finds, while estrogen may not.
Do Doctors Need To Use Computers? One Physician's Case Highlights The Quandary
Now in her 80s, Anna Konopka has been practicing medicine for decades and has never used electronic records. After record-keeping complaints, she surrendered her license. The case wound up in court.
New Testing Brings Total Of GenX-Contaminated Wells To 85
State officials say tests have found high levels of a potentially harmful compound at dozens of additional wells near a chemical company's manufacturing facility.
The Ancient Andean Tradition of Eating Clay May Have Helped To Protect Health
Farmers in Peru's Andean highlands have been consuming clay for centuries. Scientists now think it may have allowed them to eat wild potatoes, which are rich in toxic chemicals.
For Anesthesiologist, Easing Pain And Erasing Memories Is All In A Day's Work
Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and treats about 1,000 children a year, including premature babies. His new memoir is called Counting Backwards.
Parents Don't Have To Pay Debts Of Adult Children On Their Health Plans
Even though the federal health law allows young adults to stay on their parents' plan through age 26, those children are generally responsible for their own bills.
E-Cigarettes Becoming More Common Among Smokers Trying To Quit
A new study suggests smokers are increasingly turning to e-cigarettes over other tools to help them quit.