The youngest children in kindergarten are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in early grades, a study shows, an intriguing finding...
Expert suggests leaving the house
For many, the holidays are an enjoyable time to spend with friends and family celebrating the season, but for others it can be a time of...
SHENZHEN, China — The Chinese scientist who says he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies veered off a traditional career path, keeping much of his research s...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory Tuesday after finding “disturbingly high levels” of heavy metals in the herbal product kratom.
Field scientists ...
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. government agencies are giving conflicting interpretations of a safety study on cell phone radiation: One says it causes cancer in rats. The other ...
There still is time to get protection with shot
Every year, millions of Americans dutifully head to their local doctor's office, pharmacy or health center to get their ye...
Many people reach for painkillers to get rid of headaches or reduce fever, but some of those common medicines could raise your risk of heart disease or stroke, according...
ObamaCare credited for jump
WASHINGTON — The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has reached more than 10 percent, a significant in...
Researchers see disabilities
CHICAGO — Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother’...
Cranberry water park pushes swim campaign
CRANBERRY TWP — The Cranberry Township Waterpark is taking a more direct approach in reminding parents about water safety.
“We w...
