Poor Environmental Quality Tied to Higher Cancer Rates
Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, researchers say
Only 10 Percent of Daily Salt Intake Comes From Shaker
Processed foods, restaurant meals account for most sodium intake in average U.S. diet
Evidence-Based Medicine Course Beneficial for Critical Thinking
Significant mean differences in confidence, inquisitiveness, overall score for undergrads
Movies Can Replace Anesthesia for Children Receiving Radiation
Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, researchers say
EpiPens Found to Still Be Viable Long After Expiration Date
Process for establishing expiration dates for EpiPens should be revised, researchers say
USPSTF Does Not Recommend Routine Thyroid Cancer Screening
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms guidelines it issued in 1996 and 2016
More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine
Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
Early Puberty in Girls May Be Risk Factor for Physical, Sexual Abuse
30 percent of study group said they'd experienced some kind of physical or verbal dating abuse
Geographic Disparities Seen for Longevity in the United States
Researchers find life expectancy differs by as much as 20 years in different counties
Breastfeeding Plays Key Role in Ensuring Healthy Infant Gut
Dose-dependent relationship, even after introduction of solid foods