Health Sep 06 After 3 deaths, CDC says to stop using e-cigarettes Hundreds of people possibly may be ill after vaping, the CDC said. Officials confirmed at least three people have died after using e-cigarettes and are investigating for more information.
Health Sep 05 Here’s who could lose food stamps under Trump’s proposed changes Under the proposed rule, 9 percent of households nationwide that currently receive food stamps would no longer qualify for those benefits, but that percentage could be much higher in certain states.
Health Sep 03 5 ways to help your new kindergartener feel at ease You may have remembered the brand new lunch box, but even the most well-prepared parents can be caught off-guard by the emotions of your child starting school for the first time.
Health Aug 29 Racial disparities persist for breastfeeding moms. Here’s why. This latest government study shows black women still remain less likely than white women to choose to breastfeed.
Health Aug 26 What Oklahoma’s landmark opioid ruling could mean for other states Some experts say it could begin the kind of legal dismantling the tobacco industry experienced in the 1990s.
Health Aug 23 Proposed rule could make it easier to share addiction treatment records On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new rule that would give doctors greater access to records of patients who are being treated for substance use disorder, in an effort to better coordinate care.
Health Aug 22 How detention causes long-term harm to children For young children who do not have a sense of time, staying in detention facilities feels like it will last forever.
Health Aug 15 5 parenting tips that are backed by data Parents hear a lot of conflicting advice. Here's how data can help.
Nation Aug 12 How U.S. citizens’ health could suffer under Trump’s new rule aimed at immigrants The Trump administration says the rule is aimed at protecting benefits for American citizens, but this rule appears to place young U.S. citizens -- the children of immigrants -- at risk.
Health Aug 09 After Ferguson, black men still face the highest risk of being killed by police These numbers are “conservative,” and many killings likely go unreported, researchers said in this recent study.