Health Sep 05 What’s happened since California let fewer families reject vaccines All 50 states require vaccinations for students entering public school. But the vast majority also give families the ability to opt out of those vaccinations for personal or religious reasons.
Health Aug 28 There’s a new global ranking of gun deaths. Here’s where the U.S. stands Half of all gun-related deaths in 2016 occurred in six nations -- Brazil, the United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Guatemala.
Health Aug 17 What will it take to reverse childhood obesity? More than a single solution A recent study highlights how complicated childhood obesity continues to be, as the United States scrambles to address one of the greatest risk factors for chronic illness, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease, later in life.
Health Aug 16 FDA approves first generic rival to EpiPen In a released statement, the FDA said Teva Pharmaceuticals USA could market their version of the auto-injectors to deliver cheaper versions of life-saving epinephine after an allergic reaction.
Health Aug 13 Promoting the HPV vaccine doesn’t lead to more teen sex, study shows Half of U.S. states have not implemented policies to promote the vaccine, which scientific research shows can effectively prevent cancers caused by HPV infection, according to the CDC.
Health Aug 10 Why is so little global funding devoted to adolescent health? Adolescents make up a quarter of the population in developing countries, but on average receive less than 2 percent of all global health funding, according to a new report.
Nation Aug 07 Where do young Americans stand on guns? Safety is a growing concern among young Americans when it comes to guns.
Health Aug 03 Most babies aren’t breastfed in their critical first hour of life, study shows “These low global rates of early initiation of breastfeeding are evidence of a massive missed opportunity worldwide,” the report said.
Health Aug 01 Trump lifted restrictions on ‘short term’ health insurance plans. Here’s what that means for consumers Some health care experts caution that these plans, while cheaper, may ultimately lead to dropped coverage or none at all, if the person is confronted by an unexpected illness or accident.