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1 in 3 Teens Admits to Texting While Driving
1 in 4 in U.S. Starts Drinking Before Turning 21: Report
1 in 5 Americans Goes to the ER Each Year: CDC
1 in 5 Hospital Docs Reports 'Unsafe' Workloads: Study
3 Dead, Many More Injured in Boston Bomb Blasts
33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC
40 Proven Strategies to Improve Public Health
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
Accidents Claim 12,000 U.S. Kids' Lives Each Year: Report
Add Hurricane Menu to Your Storm Prep, Experts Say
Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries
Airport Smoking Areas Expose Travelers, Workers to Risk: CDC
Airports in N.Y., L.A., Hawaii Deemed Worst for Pandemic Spread
Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
Annual Beaches Report Finds Water Quality Lacking Along U.S. Shores
Annual 'Trouble in Toyland' Report Cites Toy Dangers
Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region: Report
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading: WHO
As Heat Builds, Take Steps to Protect Yourself
As Pedestrian's Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident
Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy New York Highway
Avoid Scary Calorie Counts This Halloween
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
Boston Bombing Injuries 'Like a War Zone'
BPA Substitute Lurks in Paper Money, Receipts
Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
Cancer Cases Dropped After Nuke Plant Closed: Study
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
CDC Panel: All Pregnant Women Should Get Whooping Cough Shot
CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu
CDC: West Nile Toll Now 5,054 Cases, 228 Deaths
Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
Checklist for Winter Sports Safety
Chemicals From Soaps, Cleansers Found in Minnesota Waterways
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S. Adults, Mostly From Statin Use
City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer
Cleaner Air in U.S. Boosting Life Expectancy, Study Finds
Clearer Prescription Drug Labels May Be on the Way
Colorful Detergent 'Pods' a Danger for Children: CDC
Controversial Bird Flu Research to Resume
Could Chemical in Dishware Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones?
Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk?
Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity?
Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
Dallas Launches Insecticide Spraying Against West Nile Virus
Dallas, Fort Worth Area Braces for West Nile Spraying
Dallas-Fort Worth Brace for West Nile Spraying
Danger at Home Lurks in Pills, Plants, Chemicals and More
Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
Depression Stigma May Be Fading: Survey
Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
Disabled Americans Battle for Access to Hotel Pools
Do More Gun Laws Mean Fewer Gun Deaths?
Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes
Doctor Offers Hunting Safety Tips
Doctors Warn About High Levels of Caffeine in Some Energy Drinks
Drivers' Attitudes While Learning May Predict Future Road Performance
Electric Fans May Have No Effect in Extreme Heat: Study
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
EPA Proposes New Cuts on Levels of Soot in Air
ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
Even Brief Ozone Exposure May Raise Fatal Heart Risk: Study
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free
Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
FDA Approves First At-Home HIV Test
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
FDA Campaign Aims to Make Online Drug Purchases Safer
FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin
FDA Issues Warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.
FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Feces-Linked Bacteria Found at Lake Erie Beaches
Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes
Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk
Flame Retardants in Furniture, Carpets Might Affect Kids' Development
Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs
Flu Infections Continue to Decline
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe: CDC
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
Flu Season Was One of Mildest on Record, CDC Confirms
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
Food Safety Tips For a Worry-Free Tailgating Party
Foods Might Serve Up High Levels of Chemicals Found in Plastics
For Some, Views on Global Warming Change With the Weather
Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy, Experts Warn
Green Spaces Boost City Dwellers' Well-Being
'Greening' Vacant Lots May Boost Safety
Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
Hanging Suicides Up in United States
Harmful Chemicals Found in Day Care Centers, Study Says
Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
Health News Reports May Spur 'Symptoms' in Some People
Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
Health Tip: Sled Safely
Health Tip: Worried About Lead Exposure?
Health Tip: Be Careful With Kids Around Water at Home
Health Tip: Bring Baby Back to a Safe Home
Health Tip: Broil Fish for a Healthy Dinner
Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights
Health Tip: Childproof the Laundry Area
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree
Health Tip: Cook Eggs the Right Way
Health Tip: Create a Winter Emergency Kit
Health Tip: Don't Breathe Outdoor Smoke
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
Health Tip: Enjoy a Safe Prom
Health Tip: Get Ready for Weather-Related Emergencies
Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
Health Tip: How Radon Can Get in Your Home
Health Tip: Improve Air Quality at Home
Health Tip: Is Your Home Air Polluted?
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in a Stroller
Health Tip: Keep Cool in Extreme Heat
Health Tip: Keep Kids From Choking Hazards
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard
Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair
Health Tip: Make Kids Safe in the Sandbox
Health Tip: Practice Winter Sports Safety
Health Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Health Tip: Prevent Disease From Pets
Health Tip: Protect Kids From Lead Exposure
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Abduction
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Health Tip: Rules for the Pool
Health Tip: Stay Safe This Halloween
Health Tip: Take Care of Mold Problems
Health Tip: Teach Kids In-Line Skating Safety
Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays
Health Tip: Using a Generator Safely
Health Tip: Using a Hot Tub
Healthy Lungs May Keep Brain Running Smoothly
Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds
Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds
Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study
Home Elder Care: Buyer, Beware
Home Is Where the Hearth Is
Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
Hotel Room Germs Abound on TV Remotes, Light Switches
Huge Rise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound Scan Use: Study
Hurricane Isaac Could Stir Up Allergies, Asthma
Hurricane Sandy Has East Coast in Its Crosshairs
Identifying Teen Drivers Curbs Crashes in N.J., Study Finds
Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes
Imported Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria
Infection With 2 HIV Strains Slows Disease Progression
Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?
Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors?
It's Not So Much the Heat, It's the Lack of Power
Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal
Keep Pets Safe During Hurricane Sandy
Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides
Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths
Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Leave 4th of July Fireworks to Professionals
Leaves Decay Faster in Warmer Temperatures, Scientists Say
Lifespan Gap Shrinks Between Whites, Blacks
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
Little U.S. Flu Activity So Far, CDC Says
Living in Smoggy Areas May Reduce Seniors' Brainpower
Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
Lung Function Recovery Seen in People Exposed to World Trade Center Site
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air: Report
Many Americans Drive While Drowsy: Report
Many Americans Not Prepared for Disasters: Poll
Many Americans Still in the Dark About Antibiotic Resistance
Many More U.S. Households Ready for Disasters: CDC
Many Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: Survey
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Many Suffer Leg, Lung Clots While Hospitalized: CDC
Many Surgical Complications Occur After Patients Go Home
Many Test Results Left Unread as Patients Leave Hospital: Study
Many Who Got Thyroid Cancer After Chernobyl Still Alive: Study
Many Young Americans Plan to Own a Gun, Survey Finds
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Don't Boost Local Crime: Study
Meningitis Outbreak Throws Spotlight on 'Compounding' Pharmacies
Microbiology and Genome Experts Quell Deadly Bacteria Outbreak
Millions Brace as Hurricane Sandy Slams the East Coast
Millions Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Spins Toward the East Coast
Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer: Study
'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
Missed Diagnoses in ICU Often Have Deadly Results: Review
Monkey Research Gives Insights Into New SARS-Like Virus
More Americans Get Effective HIV Treatment, Study Says
More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription Drugs: Study
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
More Than Half of Resident Docs Have Worked While Sick: Study
Most Accurate Climate Models Point to More Global Warming
Most U.S. Schools Unprepared for Pandemics: Study
Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb: Report
Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives and Dollars: CDC
Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts
New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
'Nightmare' Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study
No Truth to Candidate's Claim That Rape Hinders Pregnancy, Experts Say
Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
Number of U.S. Kids With Diabetes Could Skyrocket: Study
Nurses' Long Shifts May Have Downside: Study
NYC Effort Put Rats on the Run
Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Official: Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak May Have Broken State Law
Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Yields Sobering Findings
One in 600 Flights Involves Medical Emergency, Study Says
One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an 'E-Cigarette'
Only 1 in 5 Americans Gets Enough Exercise: CDC
Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth: Study
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up
Pet Hedgehogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 8 States
Physical, Mental Toll of Japanese Nuke Plant Meltdown Assessed
Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling
Plague Rare in U.S., Surfacing in More Affluent Areas
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU: Study
Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
Poisoning 'Can Happen to Anyone'
Poll Finds Broad Support for Tougher Gun Laws
Power Slowly Returns to Much of Northeast After Sandy
Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study
Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call
Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
Psychiatric Meds in Water Supply May Alter Fish Behavior
Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds
Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts
Reducing Ozone Limits Would Save Lives, Report States
Reductions in Wood-Burning Stoves Tied to Lower Death Rates
Report Calls for Better U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Report Details Start of Steroid Meningitis Outbreak
Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea
Reused Vials, Unsafe Injections Threatening Patients: CDC
Ritual in Some Jewish Circumcisions Raises Risk of Herpes Infection: Report
Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon
Routine Checkups Don't Cut Cancer, Heart Deaths: Study
Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Sampling New York Subway Air for Science
Sandy Leaves Massive Blackouts, Flood Damage in Her Wake
Sandy's Death Toll Rises, Even as East Coast Struggles Back to Life
Sandy's Wrath Brings Massive Blackouts, Flooding Across Northeast
Scientists Gauge Radiation Dose From Trip to Mars
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Second Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen Girls
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars: Study
Sharp Spike Seen in Swine Flu Cases: CDC
Shootings at Hospitals a Rarity, Study Finds
Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
Shorter Shifts for Medical Interns May Not Boost Patient Safety
Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
Simple Steps Can Shield Children From Dog Bites
Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Might Raise Child's Cancer Risk: Study
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
Smog May Boost Death Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks: Study
Some Crash-Avoidance Systems May Work Better Than Others
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
Some Patients May Be Shortchanged During Hospital Shift Changes
Some Prisoners Misuse Antibiotic Ointments: Study
Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure
States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
Steep Cigarette Tax Hike Could Save Lives, Money: Report
Steer Clear of 'Miracle Cures,' Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk
Study Shows Bicycle Helmets Save Lives
Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study
'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
Supplement Use Widespread Among Americans
Survival After General Anesthesia Vastly Improved: Study
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Swallowing Nasal Sprays, Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, FDA Warns
Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Tainted Steroid Injections May Affect Those Treated for Joint Pain
Tainted Tattoo Ink Led to Skin Infection Outbreak
Talk to Your Kids About the Colorado Killings
Tap Water Used in Neti Pots Tied to Rare, Fatal Brain Infection
Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
Telling Patients When They're Unfit to Drive Cuts Crashes: Study
Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage
The Plague: It's Still With Us
They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
Third of Hospital Staff Say Hand-Washing Reminders Unwelcome
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids
Tips on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth
Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
Tornadoes Don't Have to Be Deadly, Experts Say
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S.: Report
Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects
Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds
U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Levels: Red Cross
U.S. Diabetes Rates Soaring: CDC
U.S. Health Care System Wastes $750B Annually, Report Finds
'Uncertainty' Remains Over Supply of Key Cancer Drugs
Using Exhaust Fan on a Gas Stove Cuts Pollution: Study
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
Wednesday Is National HIV Testing Day
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
West Nile Cases Keep Climbing; 118 Deaths So Far, CDC Says
West Nile Cases Pass 4,500 Mark Nationwide: CDC
West Nile Cases Pass 4,700 Mark Nationwide: CDC
West Nile Cases Rise by 400 Since Last Week: CDC
West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says
When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study
When Prescription Drugs Go OTC, Ads Talk Less of Harms: Study
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key
Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
'Women and Children First?' Not So, Says Study
Workers With Disabilities More Prone to Injuries: Study
Workers With Paid Sick Days Healthier, More Productive: Study
Work-Linked Sleep Loss May Harm Police Officers' Health
Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count