Articles for Tag: "Advocate Condell Medical Center"

Zika virus infection rate triples in the U.S. 
Zika virus infection rate triples in the U.S.
CDC registries are now tracking new data for infection in pregnant women, driving up the number of reported cases. Find out how government leaders are responding.
Your car window could be a health hazard 
Your car window could be a health hazard
A new study shows that car side windows may not provide enough protection from the sun’s harmful UV-A rays.
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium 
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium
It’s easier to get and less costly than opioids, but abuse is causing overdoses and deaths. Find out more.
Why does hair turn grey? 
Why does hair turn grey?
Scientists have discovered a gene that might be the reason why hair turns grey. Learn more.
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S. 
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S.
According to the CDC, teen birth rates have dropped by 40 percent, and up to 50 percent among blacks and Hispanics.
Take earplugs to your next concert to prevent hearing loss 
Take earplugs to your next concert to prevent hearing loss
Unless you welcome ringing in your ears, listen up. Hazardous noises can lead to temporary, and even permanent, damage.
Suicide rate increases sharply in U.S. 
Suicide rate increases sharply in U.S.
Mounting economic and social pressures seem to be playing a role in the increase.