About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded
In a new study, researchers found that among older people who own guns in the U.S., about 25% may store their weapons unlocked and...
Secondhand smoking may increase your blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that smoky places, like a smoky room or a smoky car, could increase blood pressure and harm heart...
Fact and fiction about quitting smoking you should know
Tobacco smoking is an unhealthy lifestyle habit, and it is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
Previous research has found that...
Getting healthy food with Medicare or Medicaid could benefit your health
In a new study, researchers found that prescribing healthy food in Medicare or Medicaid could help save money and improve health.
They found that healthy...
Can 5G harm our health?
The fast 5G mobile communication technology can be exciting, but is it safe?
5G mobile technology promises a ten-fold increase in data transmission rates compared...
Quitting smoking could benefit your heart and brain
In two new studies, researchers found quitting smoking can bring two big health benefit: lower heart disease risk and better brain functions.
It is known...
Secondhand smoke may harm your kidney health
In a new study, Korean researchers found that exposure to secondhand smoke is linked to a higher risk of chronic kidney disease.
It is known...
When driver is distracted, car crash risk is 29 times higher
A new study has shown that when drivers are distracted, they will be 29 times more likely to have a car accident in a...
Vaping vs. smoking cannabis: Which is safer?
A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that compared with smoking cannabis, vaping cannabis could increase short-term anxiety, paranoia, memory loss, and...
This chemical in soap and toothpaste could make germs harder to kill
In a new study, researchers found a common chemical in soap and toothpaste may actually make germs stronger.
The chemical is called triclosan, and it...