Archive: 12/09/2014

Hookah smoking a hot trend for young adults but clouded by health concerns

Clouds of sickly sweet blackberry smoke are billowing out of Isaac Doss' mouth. He takes a long draw from the bubbling hookah and passes the pipe to Kara Brick.

Sep 12, 2014

Feds say Bayer colon supplement makes bogus claims

The United States government accused Bayer of making scientifically unproven statements about the health benefits of a popular probiotic on Friday, claiming the German pharmaceutical giant was in contempt of court.

Sep 12, 2014

Worldwide study demonstrates accuracy of genetic analyses

Physicians envision a future in which genomic data from patients is heavily used to manage care—but experts have questioned the accuracy and reliability of these analyses. Now, a study by 150 researchers in 12 countries ...

Sep 12, 2014

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Estimate: 3 in 10 NFL retirees face cognitive woes (Update)

Nearly three in 10 former NFL players will develop at least moderate neurocognitive problems and qualify for payments under the proposed $765 million concussion settlement, according to data prepared for ex-players' lawyers ...

Sep 12, 2014