Her 4-year-old son had successful heart surgery. A few months later, he suddenly died
If you didn’t know what happened to Jordan, you might think he still lives in this house. In…
Middle East nuclear concerns haunt top health officials – POLITICO
“I think those who read the history of previous incidents, whether intentional or accidental, are very aware of…
Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development
Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published…
Weekly buprenorphine injections improve opioid abstinence during pregnancy
In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering…
Precision mapping identifies household hotspots of schistosomiasis
High-precision mapping tools can pinpoint where schistosomiasis persists down to the household level, potentially transforming efforts to eliminate…
U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while…
Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks
The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home…
Nurse practitioners are everywhere now. What does NP really stand for and should you see one?
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at the acronyms next to your health care provider’s name? MD, DO,…
Parents struggle when teens gain control over health decisions at 16
When young people reach the age of 16, parents no longer have access to their child’s health information.…
St. Clair County public health gets ‘MAGA’ makeover, from fluoride to vaccines
St. Clair County, nestled between Lake St. Clair and Lake Huron and famous as the boyhood home of…
Beyond Just ‘Eat Better’ Advice
“Eat better.” It is one of the most common pieces of advice given to people living with chronic…
Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…