The medical costs of uncontrolled asthma, combined with productivity losses due to sick days, could cost the U.S. economy more […]
The U.S. Would Run Out of Avocados in 3 Weeks if the Mexico Border Closed
As President Trump continues his threats to close the border, analysts are looking at how that would impact Americans’ food […]
U.S. Agencies Probing Johnson & Johnson Over Asbestos in Talc
THURSDAY, Feb. 21, 2019 — Johnson & Johnson is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Securities […]
Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says
The U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from […]
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 — The overall cancer death rate decreased continuously by 27 percent from 1991 to 2016, according […]
Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 — Rising drug spending in the United States is being fueled by expensive name-brand prescription medicines, […]
1 in 5 U.S. High School Students Now Vapes: CDC
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 — More than 20 percent of high school students use electronic cigarettes, risking nicotine addiction, lung […]
Bill to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law
THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 — A bipartisan bill meant to combat the United States’ opioid abuse epidemic was signed into […]
Obesity a painful reality for 1 in 6 U.S. youths
(HealthDay)—One in six American kids struggles with obesity, and minorities struggle the most, a new report shows. “Childhood obesity continues […]
CDC: First U.S. case of rat-borne Andes virus diagnosed
(HealthDay)—The first confirmed U.S. case of a virus carried by South American rodents occurred earlier this year, the U.S. Centers […]