Visits to ER from energy drink abuse doubles 
Visits to ER from energy drink abuse doubles
Energy drinks are giving more people a rush they we weren’t looking for—a rush to the hospital emergency room. A new report from the Substance […]
Visiting the hospital this flu season? Phone first 
Visiting the hospital this flu season? Phone first
Putting safety first, hospitals restrict visitors during crushing flu season.
Ambien’s lingering effects may pose driving dangers 
Ambien’s lingering effects may pose driving dangers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring manufacturers to lower current recommended doses of the popular sleep aid Ambien and its generic versions. The […]
Docs get social on the job 
Docs get social on the job
A new study suggests that doctors—like the rest of us—are using social media to stay plugged in. In fact, according to a new study, about […]
The flu + excess acetaminophen = danger 
The flu + excess acetaminophen = danger
Overdosing on acetaminophen is a lot easier than you think.
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 […]