The FDA reports that drug prescriptions for kids have dropped overall since 2002, but while the use of certain drugs like antibiotics fell, prescriptions for others, including ADHD meds, increased significantly.
Prevention
The Germiest Spots in Your Hotel Room
Hopefully you pack hand sanitizer when you travel because you may need it — especially in your hotel room.
Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Stick Better in Your Memory
People can more accurately remember the health warnings included in graphic cigarette labels than in standard text-only Surgeon General’s warnings, a study finds.
Too Many Scans? Use of CT Scans Triples, Study Finds
The use of CT scans, MRIs and other imaging tests has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, leading some experts to raise alarms over the potential risks of patients’ increased exposure to radiation.
Vitamin D and Calcium: Not Recommended for Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women shouldn’t take low-dose supplements of vitamin D and calcium in hopes of preventing broken bones, a government panel recommended on Tuesday.
Men vs. Women: Whose Offices Have More Bacteria?
Sorry, office drones, yet another study finds that your workspace is teeming with germs.
The 6 Dirtiest Places in the Office
If you think the bathroom is the only germ haven in your office, think again. Would you believe the dirtiest spot is the sink faucet in the break room?
Gum Disease Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease After All
Recent studies had hinted that gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease, but a new review suggests the evidence is still wanting.
Physicians Groups Call for Fewer Tests for Patients
Nine professional medical societies are urging doctors and patients to cut back on unnecessary tests and procedures. The question is, Are they listening?
Americans May Be Fatter Than We Think, Study Says
It’s no secret that as a population, Americans been getting heavier, but researchers now say that our weight problem may be worse than we thought.
Why Prolonged Sitting Is Bad for Your Health
It’s time to get off your keister. Another study finds that sitting for too long increases your risk of death, even if you exercise regularly.
Colonoscopies Cut the Risk of Cancer Death by Half
Katie Couric was right: colonoscopies are uncomfortable, but they lower the risk of cancer and save lives.
Skinny Jeans and High Heels: What Health Dangers Lurk in Your Closet?
High fashion has a cost — and it’s not just on the price tag.