US medical marketing reaches $30 billion, drug ads top surge
A new analysis shows annual spending by the U.S. health industry on ads and promotions has reached $30 billion. That includes advertisements for prescription drugs...
Empty boxes top high-tech toys on doctor-recommended list WATCH
Skip the costly electronic games and flashy digital gizmos. Pediatricians say the best toys for tots are old-fashioned hands-on playthings that young children can enjoy...
How many U.S. kids have autism — and is number rising? 3 tests yield 3 different results
The true occurrence of autism likely ranges from about 1 in 59 kids to 1 in 40 kids, researchers say, taking into account information from...
Smoke spreading from California fires sparks health concerns WATCH
Smoke masks. Eye drops. No outdoor exercise. This is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state, but experts say an increase...
Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care
Online fundraising "has a big bright side" when it helps patients pay for legitimate care and communities can rally around people in tough times, says...