Study: Amusement Park Rides Injure More Than 4,000 Kids Per Year
A new study finds that amusement rides injure more than 4,000 children per year.
Don’t Drink From That Garden Hose, Study Says
Water tested from garden hoses contained three to nine times the safe levels of the toxic chemical BPA.
CDC: 3 Of 5 Pools Tested Positive For Fecal Contamination
The CDC says public swimming pools are contaminated with fecal matter a majority of the time.
FDA Proposes Changes For Tanning Beds
The federal government now wants stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds and more oversight.
Officials Say Lack Of Sleep Is Dangerous To Health
The Centers for Disease Control is now calling not getting enough sleep “a public health epidemic.”
CBS Local Health News
Eating Disorder Orthorexia On The Rise
This is the time of year when many people are getting in shape for summer. But do some go too far?
Gold-Based Cosmetics May Make You Age Faster
Researchers recently announced that some makeup just might accelerate aging and cause wrinkles.
Quotes From Celebrities About Their Sobriety
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Check out what 15 celebrities say about their sobriety.
Why You Can’t Eat Just One, Study Explains
Can’t stop at just one chip? A new German study may explain why.
Four Ways To Better Praise Your Children
From the moment they’re born, parents want the best for their kids – helping guide, teach and encourage them as they grow.
Certain Foods Being Studied As Possible Pain Fighters
Some prescription drugs come from plants. Now experts are studying if direct consumption could have similar benefits.
WebMD Health News
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.
Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.
