Health News Archives

Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors
Arsenic and other particles tracked indoors can be harmful, researchers warn

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say

School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities

FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
The program will enlist health-care workers, drug makers, consumers, patients

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says

Millions of Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says