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Your brain’s energy use is not as unique as experts have thought, a new study finds. It’s been long believed…
helping children
Mass slayings, like the church shooting in Texas Sunday that left at least 26 dead, are hard enough for adults…
halloween saftey
Kids may encounter some scary surprises on Halloween, but they shouldn’t get injured while they go trick-or-treating. However, U.S. emergency…
High school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes, a new Canadian study finds.
black licorice
Black licorice candy may be more trick than treat for adults, according to a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
First-degree burns are common and many can be treated at home, a dermatologist says. A first-degree burn may cause red…
Drug overdose death rates in rural areas of the United States are now higher than in cities, a trend that…
reduce injuries
Predictably, football players sustained the most concussions, accounting for about half of those reported. Girls who played soccer had the…
hypertension
When it comes to exercise, can you get too much of a good thing? Possibly, suggests a new study that…
Dr Manny Reflects on the Current Conditions in Puerto Rico [bc_video video_id=”5583383216001″ account_id=”5374160583001″ player_id=”HJtnW6IQW”] Hurricane Maria Sweeps Through Puerto Rico…