Kids can now take credit for their parents’ good health. Research says parenthood is linked with lower blood pressure (BP), particularly among women.
Kids can now take credit for their parents’ good health. Research says parenthood is linked with lower blood pressure (BP), particularly among women.
NEW YORK - Johnson & Johnson, the US consumer products giant, expanded Friday a Tylenol recall after US federal authorities warned the company was being too slow in dealing with a public health threat.
Even a small amount of lead in a child’s body can worsen kidney function, says a new study. Current exposure sources include lead paint in toys or walls, folk remedies, glazed pottery, soil and drinking water in some urban areas with older housing.
Drinking green tea could reduce the risk of lung cancer from smoking, says a new study.
The nation's product safety agency issued an unprecedented warning Wednesday to parents: Don't give your children cheap metal jewelry. And if they already have some, toss it because it could contain hazardous levels of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium.
Women who suffer from depression and anxiety may want to take a look at their diet and cut out processed foods, according to an Australian study.
LONDON - Exposure to a chemical found in plastic containers is linked to heart disease, scientists said on Wednesday, confirming earlier findings and adding to pressure to ban its use in bottles and food packaging.
It needs more than willpower and dedication for dieting to have the desired results. A much more subtle aspect of the diets themselves—their perceived complexity—can also influence how pounds are shed, says new research.
Worries about the economy and healthcare are pushing people into middle age earlier, making 35 the new 40, according to a new report.
Sitting in front of a television set for hour after hour day after day may raise the risk of death from heart disease and other causes — even in people who do not weigh too much, Australian researchers say.