Latest articles by Sara G. Miller
Half of Kids Don't Get Epinephrine Until They Get to the ER
When a person has a severe allergic reaction, an injection of epinephrine is absolutely essential, and the sooner, the better.
How much pee is in swimming pools?
Before you take a dip, know this: There is definitely pee in the swimming pool. But, it's probably not that much.
Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'
Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.
Sandbox Sickness: Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Found in Playgrounds
What's lurking in the playground sandbox? According to a new small study from Spain, the answer may confirm a parent's worst fears: dangerous germs.
How Opioid Prescriptions Have Changed Recently: New Report
Too many Americans are prescribed too many opioids for too long, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults with ADHD May Face Higher Risk of Dementia
Adults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.
Common Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Taking a popular type of heartburn drug may increase a person's risk of death, a new study finds.
Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor: 5 Things to Know
TV host Maria Menounos had surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, according to People magazine.
Soap Ingredient May Be Linked to Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists in England have uncovered a possible link between an antibacterial ingredient and antibiotic resistance.
This Is What Happens When a Firecracker Explodes in Your Eye
A man in India suffered severe eye injuries after lighting a firecracker, according to a new case report.
No, There Isn't Poop in Your Iced Coffee
Is there an unwanted add-in in your iced coffee?
Photos: How 'Microneedles' Can Deliver the Flu Vaccine
Researchers in Georgia have developed a "microneedle patch" that can deliver the flu vaccine through a person's skin.
'Microneedle' Patch Promises Painless Flu Vaccine
Would you be more likely to get your flu vaccine if, instead of getting a shot, you could simply apply a bandage-like patch to your skin?
Many Women (and Docs) Are in the Dark on No. 1 Killer ― Heart Disease
Can you name the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.? Nearly half of women can't, a new study finds — and that's a problem.
How Many Teens Are Really Having Sex These Days?
The percentage of teens in the U.S. who have had sex had ticked down since the 1980s, a new report finds.
Sky-High Doses: Taking Large Amounts of Vitamin D Is on the Rise
The number of people taking sky-high doses of vitamin D has increased dramatically in recent years, a new study finds.
Downward Dog, Doctor's Order: Yoga Could Ease Back Pain
To ease low back pain, you may want try a downward dog: A new study suggests that doing yoga may be as effective as physical therapy for reducing low back pain.
Here's Why You Get Diarrhea When You're Sick
Nobody likes diarrhea. But is the icky and uncomfortable experience actually the body's way flushing bad stuff out of your system?
Facial Fractures Increase: How Older Adults Hurt Themselves Exercising
For older adults, it's important to stay active, but recreational activities come with a risk of injury: A new study finds that facial injuries are on the rise in adults ages 55 and up.
Mom with Rare Blood Disorder Adopts 3 Kids with Same Condition
A Massachusetts mom recently spoke to People magazine about the rare genetic disease that she shares with the three daughters who she adopted from China.
