In a disturbing new milestone for the state of health in the U.S., four out of 10 American women are now classified as obese.
US death rate rose for the first time in a decade in 2015
CDC says it’s too soon to tell what caused the jump in the overall death rate, but deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and Alzheimer’s disease increased.
How And Where To Dump Your Leftover Drugs — Responsibly
Opioids like Vicodin and Percocet are commonly prescribed to dull pain after medical procedures and to treat chronic pain. They also commonly languish in medicine cabinets, sometimes for years,
Total health care costs for typical family will top $25,000 this year
A lot of people are sheltered from the true cost of health care, despite the fact that they are paying more than in the past.
Study: Exposure to air pollution leads to accelerated buildup of calcium in arteries
Scientists knew for years that long-term exposure to air pollution raises the risk of heart disease. A highly anticipated study led by a U of W environmental health expert finally explains why.
Common Antibiotics That Do More Harm Than Good
Fluoroquinolone drugs work by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that can cause illness, however, they can have serious side effects
Tainted Scope Infections Far Exceed Earlier Estimates
The number of potentially deadly infections from contaminated medical scopes is far higher than what federal officials previously estimated.
U.S. prescription drug spending to hit $400 billion a year by 2020
U.S. annual spending on prescription medicines will increase 22 percent over the next five years, climbing as high as $400 billion in 2020. Why?
Confirmation that Zika causes microcephaly shifts debate to prevention
U.S. health officials concluded that infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy causes the birth defect microcephaly.
Workers’ Desire Grows For Wage Increases Over Health Benefits
Recent Study: One in five people with employer-based coverage said they would opt for fewer health benefits if they could get a bump in their wage.