Kevin Fitzsimmons is 48 years old and has been dealing with acne for as long as he can remember. “Before…
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New procedure gets rid of acne scars in one treatment
Sierra Leone ‘hero’ doctor’s death exposes slow Ebola response
When two American aid workers recovered from Ebola after being treated with an experimental drug, the grieving family of Sierra…
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New pig virus found in Ohio
A new swine virus, distinct from the deadly PEDv pig virus, has been found in fecal samples taken from four…
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Excess sugar consumption from soda, desserts leads to higher rates of cardiovascular death
A new study — the biggest of its kind — is warning that America’s love affair with sugary food and…
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Little evidence to support sleep drugs for shift workers, study says
Many shift workers use over-the-counter and prescription drugs to stay awake or fall asleep at the appropriate times – but…
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Ebola-region athletes banned from some events in Youth Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday it was prohibiting young athletes from the Ebola-affected region of West Africa…
Read MoreDon’t be fooled by food labels
Sugar-free. Natural. Multigrain. These are just a few of the words you’ve likely seen on food packaging – words often…
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Infant formula makers must test for germs and nutrients, health officials rule
U.S. health officials on Monday finalized manufacturing guidelines for infant formula makers that aim to ensure products sold for babies…
Read MoreOh baby: Giving birth 10 times may reduce mom’s cancer risk
Women who give birth to 10 or more children may have a reduced risk of cancer, a new study from…
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Medical labs to make test results easier for patients to understand
As more patients gain direct access to lab reports and test results, health care providers are offering new tools to…
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