CDC: Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks, Health Insurers Should Pay For ItU.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.
WHO: 10,000 New Ebola Cases Per Week Could Be SeenA World Health Organization official says there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months.
Study: Medical Marijuana May Reduce Painkiller-Related DeathsMedical marijuana use has cut overdoses on pain killers by 25 percent, says the study.
Study: Circumcision Rates Declining Among US MalesFewer male infants in the U.S. are being circumcised, and new research finds that nearly half of all uncircumcised males will contract a medical ailment related to their foreskin.
Some Flu Vaccines Promise More Protection Than OthersFlu vaccination is no longer merely a choice between a jab in the arm or a squirt in the nose. This fall, some brands promise a little extra protection.
CDC: 1 In 5 US Children May Have Mental DisorderNearly 1 in 5 children in the U.S. suffer from a mental disorder, and this number has been rising for more than a decade.
CDC: Nearly Half Of Young Women Move In With Men Before MarriageNearly half -- 48 percent -- of young women say the first time they lived with a guy, they weren't married.
Study: Fewer Americans Dying in Hospitals, More at HomeSurveys show most Americans would rather die at home than in a hospital. Now, a new government study suggests more and more people getting their wish.
CDC: More Than 100 Children Died During Flu Season
CDC: 1 In 50 US School Kids Has AutismA government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Best Resources For Emergency Preparedness In AtlantaFor Atlantans who wish to be “better safe than sorry,” there are a number of excellent local resources to help them prepare for a potential economic, social or natural disaster.