Couch potato death: More Americans sitting, not moving, health officials warn
Call it suicide on the back side: Americans are sitting themselves to death, federal data show. Published November 20, 2018
Laura Kelly
Articles by Laura Kelly
One-third of parents won't vaccinate child against flu: Report
The flu vaccine is recommended for any child age six months or older yet one-third of parents say they likely won't have their children get the flu shot, according to a nationally representative poll published Monday. Published November 19, 2018
Weight-loss surgery underused in states with highest obesity rates: Study
The states with the highest number of adults with obesity have the lowest rates of bariatric weight-loss surgery, according to research announced Thursday that also found a poor economy and lack of insurance coverage are major obstacles to increase rates of such procedures. Published November 15, 2018
Western lifestyle, not age, a greater risk for high blood pressure: Study
While doctors attribute high blood pressure to risk factors of age and family history, research published Wednesday argues that the Western lifestyle is more directly responsible for the silent yet deadly condition of heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death globally. Published November 14, 2018
Exercise lessens drug cravings in mice, report finds
Exercise is known to have countless health benefits, both physical and mental, but new research shows it can also be an effective tool in helping people prevent relapse of drug use. Published November 14, 2018
Amazon promises billions of dollars of investment for Virginia, New York campuses
Arlington County, Virginia, and New York City on Tuesday won the sweepstakes for Amazon's second "headquarters," which promises to bring 25,000 jobs to each city over the next decade. Published November 13, 2018
Updated health guidelines encourage Americans to 'move more, sit less'
Federal researchers published updated guidelines on exercise and physical activity on Monday, stressing that any movement is beneficial than none at all in an effort to reduce and prevent a number of medical conditions and chronic diseases. Published November 12, 2018
Doctors fire back at NRA after tweet telling physicians to 'stay in their lane'
Doctors are firing back on Twitter with the hashtag "ThisISourlane," sharing graphic and heartbreaking stories of treating gunshot victims in response to a tweet by the National Rifle Association that chides physicians for being "anti-gun" and tells them to "stay in their lane." Published November 12, 2018
No clear source in multistate salmonella outbreak linked to turkey products
Two weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning people that a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products is ongoing, with at least one death and more than 100 people sickened in the multistate outbreak. Published November 9, 2018
Adults with untreated hearing loss suffer more health problems, increased costs: Study
Older adults with untreated hearing loss spend tens of thousands of dollars on extra medical bills because of longer and more frequent hospital visits, according to research published Thursday. Published November 8, 2018
Doctors say natural supplement kratom linked to opioid withdrawal symptoms in newborn: Report
Doctors believe the herbal supplement kratom caused newborns to exhibit withdrawal symptoms, as federal officials seek to classify the Southeast Asian plant as a dangerous opioid and activists defend it as a harmless pain reliever. Published November 7, 2018
Doctors perform rare nerve-transfer surgery on paralyzed child with polio-like virus
Doctors are pioneering a special surgery to help children regain movement in limbs paralyzed from a rare, polio-like disease. Published November 6, 2018
Long school days and heavy workload impacting sleep in teens, survey finds
While changing the clocks back on Saturday gave Americans an extra hour of sleep, data released Monday shows that nearly half of parents report their children don't get the recommended eight to 10 hours of shut-eye. Published November 5, 2018
Rise in use of marijuana by pregnant women alarming
Pregnant women are increasingly using marijuana, especially during the first trimester, even as rates of alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking decrease, according to research published Monday. Published November 5, 2018
At least two children dead from seasonal flu: CDC
At least two children have died from complications of this year's seasonal influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, starting a new mortality count as health officials continue to tally ongoing deaths from last year's deadly flu season. Published November 5, 2018
Spanking kids doesn't improve behavior, American Academy of Pediatrics warns
Disciplining children through spanking or other physical punishment increases aggression and has negative health effects, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned on Monday, issuing its recommendations for parents against the use of corporal punishment. Published November 5, 2018
Mysterious polio-like disease that paralyzes children leaves doctors hunting for answers
At least 72 children across the U.S., including six in the District of Columbia, have contracted a rare polio-like disorder this year, and health officials expect that number to increase. Published November 1, 2018
10 'medically fragile' children die from adenovirus outbreak at N.J. health facility
The New Jersey Department of Health said Thursday it has no plans to move the remaining patients from a medical facility for the severely disabled where 10 children have died of a viral outbreak. Published November 1, 2018
In the crosshairs: Palestinian refugee agency faces financial crisis amid funding cut
UNRWA -- and operations specifically in the Gaza Strip -- faced an existential financial crisis this year when the Trump administration decided to provide only $60 million in funding for the agency, compared with approximately $350 million the previous year. Published October 31, 2018
Palestinian determination turns area surrounding Israeli fence into warzone
The grass-roots, civil society movement was established to draw international attention to the Palestinian refugee issue and the 12-year-old Israeli and Egyptian blockade of the Gaza Strip. But the 40-mile-long border fence has quickly turned into a war zone. Published October 30, 2018
