Depression linked to stroke in middle-aged women 
Depression linked to stroke in middle-aged women
Women between the ages of 47 and 52 have twice the risk of stroke if they are depressed, says a new study.
Anti-smoking ads increase odds of quitting, CDC says 
Anti-smoking ads increase odds of quitting, CDC says
Advertisements targeting smokers to convince them to quit are proving to be effective, according to new data released by the CDC.
Primary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental health 
Primary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental health
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says primary care physicians can play an important role when it comes to keeping kid’s teeth healthy. Find out why.
Pedometer programs get sedentary workers moving 
Pedometer programs get sedentary workers moving
Adding a walking program to the workplace can offer positive health benefits for employees, says a new study.
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss 
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss
Seniors who have spent years straining to decipher sounds because of hearing loss may be at greater risk for developing dementia, researchers say.
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom 
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom
A recent study links bedroom TVs to obesity in children.
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials 
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials
The Illinois Poison Center cautions about the growing popularity of a new class of designer drugs across the state.