Martha Garcia

Health & Medical Research Writer

Air Pollution May Negatively Affect Fetal Heart Development: Study
March 22, 2019
A new study links air pollution to exposure to problems with fetal heart development.
Study Links Consumption Of Sugary Drinks To Increased Risk Of Death
March 20, 2019
A new study warns that sugary drinks may increase the risk of death.
Despite Drug Abuse Crisis, Opioid Prescriptions Vary Widely From State to State: Study
March 19, 2019
A new study finds that long-term opioid prescriptions are increasing, and that prescriptions of the powerful painkillers vary widely from state-to-state.
Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Hormone Replacement Therapy in New Study
March 18, 2019
A new study indicates that hormone replacement therapy may be linked to a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
American Medical Association Wants Social Media Platforms To Fight Vaccine Misinformation
March 15, 2019
The AMA is calling on tech companies to prevent the spread of misinformation about vaccines through social media.
U.N. Report Warns Of Worsening Global Chemical Pollution
March 14, 2019
A new U.N. report warns that the chemical pollution is pushing Earth to a tipping point.