Electrocution and carbon monoxide poisoning are risks in flooded homes, American Thoracic Society says read on >
Be Cautious Going Home After Hurricane Harvey
All Lifestyle:
Smoking Bans Help Kids Breathe Easier
Analysis found anti-smoking policies were linked to drops in childhood chest infections, asthma attacks read on >
Harvey’s Wrath Still Poses Risks to Children
Toxins left by flood waters a particular concern, doctors say read on >
White Kids More Likely to Get Unneeded Antibiotics
Study finds more evidence of racial disparities in ERs read on >
New Research Finds Value in PSA Testing
Analysis of 2 major trials on the prostate cancer screen shows it cuts men’s risk of dying from the disease read on >
Mom-to-Be’s Cellphone May Not Harm Fetal Brain
Devices’ electromagnetic fields aren’t linked to problems with language or motor skills in study read on >
Antibacterial Scrubs for Nurses No Match for Germs
Study found the clothing as contaminated as traditional scrubs after 12-hour shifts read on >
Get the Veggies, Skip the Starch
How to Prevent, and Treat, Lyme Disease in People and Pets
U.S. health officials warn that cases of the illness are on the rise read on >
Harvey’s Health Hazards Will Continue During Cleanup
Dangerous bacteria, mold and toxins still a threat as residents return to their homes read on >
