Sumathi Reddy

Children are experiencing the largest rise in this mild respiratory infection, characterized by a lingering cough.

Children are experiencing the largest rise in this mild respiratory infection, characterized by a lingering cough.

While marijuana can help calm agitation, there are risks.

A recent study adds to the evidence that black plastic household items—like the ubiquitous spatulas we all use to flip pancakes and turn steaks—are potentially harmful to our health, and that we should avoid them when we can. Wood and stainless-steel utensils are better options, health experts advise. Researchers found high levels of flame retardants in some of the black plastic utensils and food-storage items that they tested, according to an October study in the journal Chemosphere.

For the average person picking up their dry cleaning, the health risks from Perc are small. But where you live might matter.

Public health officials are sparring over conflicting studies weighing the benefits and risks of fluoride, especially for young children. Most everyone agrees it is important for our dental health. The question is how much fluoride we need to protect our teeth without risking possible cognitive harm.

Do you need to be concerned about your water? Few of us have spent a lot of time thinking about fluoride—until recently. Now it has become a lightning rod of controversy.

How much do we need to protect our teeth without risking possible cognitive harm?

A new study finds that cab and ambulance drivers have low rates of death from the disease.

HERE'S ONE STRATEGY that might preserve your brain: Ditch Google Maps and rely on your own sense of direction.