More kids smoking candy flavored tobacco 
More kids smoking candy flavored tobacco
A rising number of high school students are smoking flavored tobacco like cigars, hookah and e-cigarettes, which are not subject to FDA regulation.
Race, poverty not solely to blame for urban violence 
Race, poverty not solely to blame for urban violence
A new study claims a person’s social network can predict whether they will fall victim to gun violence.
Black men wait longer to get prostate cancer care 
Black men wait longer to get prostate cancer care
Research shows African American men diagnosed with prostate cancer wait a week, to nearly 10 days, longer to start treatment. Find out why.
New law to protect kids with allergies 
New law to protect kids with allergies
New legislation will require schools to supply life-saving allergy medication.
Obesity linked to spike in knee replacements among young adults 
Obesity linked to spike in knee replacements among young adults
A new study finds that weight may be a key factor in the rise of knee replacements among younger Americans.
‘Divine presence’ helps teens break drug addictions 
‘Divine presence’ helps teens break drug addictions
Researchers say adolescents who find spiritual meaning in their substance abuse treatment are more likely to kick the habit.
3 tips for a germ-free home 
3 tips for a germ-free home
Get some helpful hints for keeping bacteria at bay.