Permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners are associated with higher rates of breast cancer.
HEALTH
Even ‘Minor’ Surgery Can Be Risky For Frail Patients
For frail patients, even common, and low-risk surgeries could take a serious toll.
Some Academics Quietly Take Side Jobs Helping Tobacco Companies In Court
For the “common knowledge” defense, tobacco companies often enlist academics as expert witnesses.
Affordable Care Act Healthcare Dates And Deadlines For 2020
Open Enrollment for the 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) healthcare plans begins Nov. 1, 2019.
New Obamacare Enrollment Period Faces Trump Headwinds
Short-term plans are being “aggressively and deceptively marketed to consumers.
FDA Wants Women To Receive Stronger Warnings About Risks Associated With Breast Implants
FDA wants breast implant makers to add stronger warnings for patients about complications.
A Million-Dollar Marketing Juggernaut Pushes 3D Mammograms
The 3D mammography industry aggressively promotes its product upselling customers on high-tech breast cancer screenings.
Antibiotics Aware: Smart Use, Best Care
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health.
Study: Racism Shortens Lives And Hurts Health Of Blacks By Promoting Genes That Lead To Inflammation And Illness
African Americans have worse health outcomes and die earlier than whites.
We Found Over 700 Doctors Who Were Paid More Than A Million Dollars By Drug And Medical Device Companies
ProPublica has been tracking drug company spending on doctors since 2010.