Health News

Safe Smoking? No Such Thing
Even smoking an average of one cigarette or less per day may increase your risk of dying earlier, a new study found.
Depression in Kids: The Early Signs
Children with a family risk of depression may show certain symptoms before the onset of their depression, a new study found.
The Case for Age Restrictions on Tanning
Placing age restrictions on tanning bed use could save thousands of lives, according to a new study.
The Cost of Sleeping Trouble
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared lack of sleep a public health problem — and it's a problem that may cost the economy billions of dollars each year.
The Best Exercises for a Long Life
In general, exercise can boost heart health and help you live a long life, but some types of exercise may be better than others, a new study found.
A New Type 2 Diabetes Fighter
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for type 2 diabetes.
New Diabetes Rx Gets FDA Go-Ahead
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat type 2 diabetes.
New Warning for Permanent Birth Control Device
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved labeling changes for Essure, a permanent birth control device.
US Children Facing More Serious Infections
Reports of serious, drug-resistant bacterial infections among children appear to be rising in the United States, a new study found.
A New Job for Opdivo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the use of Opdivo (nivolumab).