Health News

ADHD Medications: What You Should Know
Are you treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with medication? Here's all you need to know about the available treatment options.
Understanding Birth Defects
While not all birth defects are preventable, you can take some steps to help reduce the risk to your baby, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Company Under Fire for Umbilical Cord Products
A United States company is under fire for selling unapproved umbilical cord products.
Hurricane Health and Safety
As hurricane season continues, safety is the number one priority. But severe storms can pose health and safety risks both before and after they strike.
A New Warning About E-Cigarettes
As electronic cigarettes become more popular, we learn more about their potential dangers.
Measles in the US: Still Going Strong
Health experts have said that measles was eliminated in the United States. But that may no longer be the case.
Add-On Rx for Parkinson's Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat Parkinson's disease (PD).
Less Sleep, More Problems
Health officials have declared lack of sleep a public health problem.
Approved: First-of-Its-Kind Device for Scoliosis
A first-of-its-kind device to treat the most common form of scoliosis has gotten the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Back-to-School Health Tips for Kids
Summer is more than halfway over, and that means another school year is approaching. How should you prepare your kids for school?