Heavy periods can pose health risks 
Heavy periods can pose health risks
Women need to be aware of anemia and iron deficiency, health experts say.
Illinois becomes first state to ban ‘microbeads’ 
Illinois becomes first state to ban ‘microbeads’
Illinois residents will have to say goodbye to those tiny little beads in personal care products.
FDA warning kids about sunlamps 
FDA warning kids about sunlamps
With UV lamp rays being stronger than the sun, the government issues warning labels for tanning bed equipment.
To eat or not to eat breakfast? 
To eat or not to eat breakfast?
A new study challenges the idea of the morning meal being key to weight loss.
Could the MMRV vaccine have adverse effects? 
Could the MMRV vaccine have adverse effects?
New research points to a low risk for febrile seizures caused by the measles–mumps–rubella–varicella vaccine.
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later 
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later
One new study says parents may be taking too many precautions in cleaning for a new baby.
Questioning gun ownership for older adults 
Questioning gun ownership for older adults
A new study raises questions about dangers among the senior population.