Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Sales of Juul E-Cigarettes Skyrocket

Sales of Juul E-Cigarettes Skyrocket: In just a year, sales of Juul electronic cigarettes jumped 641 percent, a new U.S. government study shows.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises on Halloween safety tips.

Study Develops 12-Item Tool to Predict if Teens Will Smoke

Study Develops 12-Item Tool to Predict if Teens Will Smoke

Traumatic brain injury warning signs parents should look for | 11alive.com

Traumatic brain injury warning signs parents should look for | 11alive.com: After a Georgia high school football player died after a brutal hit on the field, one brain expert shared these tips parents can look for while their child is playing.

Q&A with Rep. Robin Kelly: 'It was safer to have a baby 25 years ago' | FierceHealthcare

Q&A with Rep. Robin Kelly: 'It was safer to have a baby 25 years ago' | FierceHealthcare: Calling the growing problem of maternal mortality "ridiculous," Rep. Robin Kelly is seeking to rally support around legislation that would require protocols in hospitals for protecting new mothers and standardize data collection to help health officials better track the issue.

Sleepy Teens More Prone to Drug Use, Suicide Attempts

Sleepy Teens More Prone to Drug Use, Suicide Attempts: High school students who get too little sleep are more likely than others to use drugs, drink alcohol or attempt suicide, U.S. researchers warn.

More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids

More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids: Can violent video games push some kids to act violently in real life? A new research review suggests the answer is "yes."