Althea Fung
Stroke Risk Triples After Decade for People with Diabetes
The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk of having a stroke, according to a new report from the Cleveland Clinic.
Fewer Americans Have Employer-Based Health Insurance
Fewer Americans got their health insurance through an employer in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index.
Homicide Drops From List of Top 15 Leading Causes of Death
Murder has dropped off the list of top 15 causes of death in the United States, for the first time in almost 50 years.
Teens Vocal with Parents Resist Peer Pressure
Note to parents: Don’t get upset when your teen argues with you. It’s a good thing.
A new study finds teens who back down during arguments with their mothers often struggle to resist peer pressure.