People who use smokeless tobacco products are exposed to as much or more nicotine and cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco products as cigarette smokers, according to a government study.
Oregon and California will soon allow pharmacits to dispense hormonal birth control without a doctor's prescription. This move may help reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies.
Tell me how many friends you have, and I’ll tell you how stressed you are. Teens who have a lot of Facebook friends are more at risk of becoming stressed.
Children as young as 9 years old can already be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a metabolic condition that normally occurs among adults many years ago.
For the first time, products have passed through the FDA’s system under a 2009 law that gave the agency authority to evaluate new tobacco products. This does not mean they are safe or "FDA approved."
Teens who self-weigh report feelings of depression, low self-esteem, and other weight concerns, making them more vulnerable to eating disorders, a new study in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior says.
Employers by now should know health is wealth even in the workplace. Fortunately, creating the best wellness program for them is easy with the partnership between Humana, one of the biggest insurance companies in the United States, and Kurbo Health, a mobile h…
