1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says
The figured were released by the World Health Organization ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.
The figured were released by the World Health Organization ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.
?Pregnant? woman?s bump was actually cancer growth
Doctors said the U.K. woman was suffering from a molar pregnancy, which is caused when an abnormally fertilized egg implants in the uterus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Doctors said the U.K. woman was suffering from a molar pregnancy, which is caused when an abnormally fertilized egg implants in the uterus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin E suspected in vaping-related illnesses
New York health officials said they are looking into a possible link between vitamin E acetate in cannabis-containing vape products and people who are suffering from severe lung illnesses.
New York health officials said they are looking into a possible link between vitamin E acetate in cannabis-containing vape products and people who are suffering from severe lung illnesses.
Second death resulting from vaping-related illness reported in Oregon
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary.
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary.
CDC investigating more vaping illnesses, many likely linked to marijuana
While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana.
While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana.
One simple way to consume less microplastic
The long-term health effects of consuming microplastics are uncertain, but scientists know that the average person already consumes tens of thousands of particles each year. Here's a simple way to reduce that amount.
The long-term health effects of consuming microplastics are uncertain, but scientists know that the average person already consumes tens of thousands of particles each year. Here's a simple way to reduce that amount.
Vaping just once can affect blood vessel function, study finds
Researchers found that a single instance of vaping resulted in reduced blood flow and impaired endothelial function in the femoral artery.
Researchers found that a single instance of vaping resulted in reduced blood flow and impaired endothelial function in the femoral artery.
Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may lower children's IQs, study suggests
A controversial new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found an association between maternal fluroide consumption during pregnancy and lower early childhood IQ.
A controversial new study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found an association between maternal fluroide consumption during pregnancy and lower early childhood IQ.
Increased levels of air pollution may cause emphysema and lung damage, study finds
A long-term increase of just three parts per billion of ground-level ozone outside a person?s home can cause lung damage equivalent to that resulting from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 29 years.
A long-term increase of just three parts per billion of ground-level ozone outside a person?s home can cause lung damage equivalent to that resulting from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 29 years.
Vacationing more reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, study finds
Researchers wanted to see if vacationing more could potentially be considered a risk-reducing lifestyle change, much like exercise or diet changes.
Researchers wanted to see if vacationing more could potentially be considered a risk-reducing lifestyle change, much like exercise or diet changes.
Study: Eating large amounts of gluten in early childhood can increase risk of celiac disease
Eating higher-than-normal amounts of gluten in the first five years of life significantly increases some kids' risk of developing celiac disease later in life, according to a new study from the journal JAMA.
Eating higher-than-normal amounts of gluten in the first five years of life significantly increases some kids' risk of developing celiac disease later in life, according to a new study from the journal JAMA.
Drinking bleach is not a remedy for disease, FDA warns after uptick in people getting sick
Watch out for products like Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide (CD) Protocol and Water Purification Solution (WPS).
Watch out for products like Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide (CD) Protocol and Water Purification Solution (WPS).
Dogs are dying from toxic algae exposure after swimming in lakes, ponds
At least four dogs have died in the past week after swimming in water with toxic algae in it, according to their owners.
At least four dogs have died in the past week after swimming in water with toxic algae in it, according to their owners.
Man with Type 1 diabetes dies after trying cheaper insulin to avoid exorbitant copay
When he turned 26, Josh Wilkerson aged out of his stepfather's insurance and was suddenly confronted with $1,200 copays for his monthly insulin.
When he turned 26, Josh Wilkerson aged out of his stepfather's insurance and was suddenly confronted with $1,200 copays for his monthly insulin.
Sugary drinks and fruit juices may raise cancer risk, study finds
The study found that consumption of sugary drinks was ?significantly associated? with the risk of overall cancer and breast cancer.
The study found that consumption of sugary drinks was ?significantly associated? with the risk of overall cancer and breast cancer.
Cancer death rates continue to decline for men, women and kids in US, study finds
An annual report found that overall cancer deaths for men, women and children in the United States continue to decline.
An annual report found that overall cancer deaths for men, women and children in the United States continue to decline.
Study: Suicide-related emergency room visits nearly double among children and teens
Emergency rooms are seeing an alarming increase in child and teen emergency room visits for suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study from JAMA Pediatrics has found.
Emergency rooms are seeing an alarming increase in child and teen emergency room visits for suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study from JAMA Pediatrics has found.