Hand washing important for hospital patients 
Hand washing important for hospital patients
Keeping clean helps prevent infection and can speed path to wellness.
Are plastic water bottles toxic? 
Are plastic water bottles toxic?
Leaving a single-use water bottle in a hot car could be hazardous to your health.
Sandwiches raise Americans’ sodium intake 
Sandwiches raise Americans’ sodium intake
This lunchtime favorite may be contributing to increased levels of salt in our diets, research says. Learn how to keep it healthy.
Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates 
Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates
A new study finds that a common medication is failing millions of patients.
Young minds benefit from daily exercise 
Young minds benefit from daily exercise
After-school programs focused on physical activity may improve academic success, findings suggest.
Nurses on the frontlines of care in Chicago 
Nurses on the frontlines of care in Chicago
Nurses risk their own lives to provide care in Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods.
Granny Smith apples take a bite out of obesity 
Granny Smith apples take a bite out of obesity
Compounds found in this variety may help grow healthy gut bacteria, reducing obesity-related disorders.