Since their introduction in the 1970’s flame retardant chemicals were a common feature of furniture, electronics, and carpeting sold in the U.S. Some, but not all of the flame retardants were pulled from the market in 2004

Moles and Breast Cancer Risk

Two new studies suggest a link between the number of moles a woman has and breast cancer risk

Alcohol, Middle Age and Memory

Drinking more than two and a half alcoholic beverages a day in middle age may speed up memory loss.

Contaminated Stethoscopes?

Are doctors' stethoscopes more contaminated with bacteria than their hands?