medical studies

It Turns Out Mothballs Aren't Just Bad For Moths

It Turns Out Mothballs Aren't Just Bad For Moths

In a newly released study, doctors say the idea of preserving kids’ clothing in mothballs should be mothballed. An ingredient that had been widely used in the pest repellent has been found to cause neurological damage, and sometimes death, in infants. [More]

Treat Back Pain By Poking Patients With Toothpicks

Treat Back Pain By Poking Patients With Toothpicks

The Consumer Reports Health blog brought this to our attention. A study in the latest Archives of Internal Medicine looked at the effectiveness of acupuncture for lower back pain patients.