New food safety rules, first in decades 
New food safety rules, first in decades
For the first time in decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposed sweeping food safety rules. In response to recent deadly outbreaks, the new rules would require […]
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome 
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome
In the wake of the recent school shootings in Connecticut, questions have been raised about the connection between the shooter’s violent behavior and his diagnosis […]
Abbott lands FDA Approval for heart stent 
Abbott lands FDA Approval for heart stent
Abbott Laboratories announced that its Xience Xpedition heart stent was approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration…
New app helps maintain healthy habits 
New app helps maintain healthy habits
Indiana University’s new app nags, tracks your progress
Death toll rises in meningitis outbreak 
Death toll rises in meningitis outbreak
The meningitis outbreak that has gripped multiple states across the nation, including Illinois, is growing.
Binge drinking a risk factor for young women 
Binge drinking a risk factor for young women
A recent report from the CDC shows that binge drinking—defined as four or more drinks on an occasion in the last 30 days—is an issue […]