The usual treatment for a concussion has been to keep do nothing but rest for one or two days until the patient starts to feel better, but some experts have recommended resting for longer than one or two days. Now, a randomized trial has found that more rest i…
The suicide of a 17-year old transgender has swirled the social media after she scheduled to post her suicide note online after she walked in front of a truck on the highway.
One class of pain relievers may reduce the risk of one type of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, when taken by mouth. When researchers reviewed data from nine studies they found that these drugs may reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 18%.
Girls, let's talk about you. At what age did you have your first period? Was it when you're 10 or earlier than that? The answers to these questions matter for one simple reason: they can be indicative of your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and cert…
A British suicide prevention group attempted to help people in emotional and psychological distress by creating a free web app. The concept was well-meaning, but the app was withdrawn almost immediately because of an outcry over privacy concerns.
Children who have chronic, complicated medical issues receive more effective and less expensive care when they are treated at what is called a patient-centered medical home. They are more likely to become seriously ill and need hospitalization or emergency roo…