Mobile apps are gaining traction quickly, with some 40,000 health-related apps now available. But do these apps live up to their buzz and help your health?
A recent study in the journal Pediatrics found that offering free financial services—specifically tax preparation—in health clinics may have a positive impact on the doctor-patient relationship.
Researchers caused a stir when they suggested that fluoride—a chemical used in toothpaste and added to the public water supply in much of the U.S. to help prevent dental cavities—may impair brain development in children. But don't swear off tap water and toothpaste just yet: The overwhelming evidence shows that the benefits of fluoride far outweigh the risks, especially for kids.
