Health
Secret of Longevity Could Be Found in Japanese Plant
Scientists want to slow ageing to try to prevent related conditions like heart disease.
Air Purifiers Could Be Contaminating Water Instead
Thanks to pollution, purifiers are a billion-dollar business.
Sex Offenders Should Be Given Care and Support
The opening of a community rehabilitation center for sex offenders has sparked anger from the public and some victims of abuse.
How to Get Healthy Skin—Myths and Facts
The skin is our largest organ, and yet many of us are unsure how to care for it.
Protesters have 'Guillotine' for Ralph Northam
“We got the guillotine, you better run!” protesters chanted.
Toxins From Household Materials Found in Children
Potentially harmful toxins known as SVOCs are ubiquitous in indoor environments.
Push-Ups Could Predict Heart Disease Risk in Men
Scientists studied over 1,000 firefighters for their research on heart health.
Will Eating Nuts Lead to Weight Gain?
There are different kinds of fats in our diet and some are better for us than others.
Don't Force 'Night Owls' To Work Early, Scientists Warn
Ditching the 9 to 5 work day could make night owls healthier and more productive.
What Is Kawasaki Disease? 16 Kids Diagnosed in CA
Cases can spike around winter and early spring, experts say.
Darla Shine Starts Anti-vax Twitter War
Shine repeated her claim that measles keep people healthy and can fight cancer.
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50 Healthy Foods That Are Secretly Unhealthy
We’ve all been there. You think you’re eating something healthy. You run to Costco and buy a ton of it. Seconds, even thirds, of a particular food is fine, it’s healthy, right? Wrong.
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50 Facts About the Human Body You Probably Didn't Know
Understanding your body and the benefits of good health are vital for thriving communities.
How Dangerous Anti-vax Lies Are Spreading Online
Online echo chambers are part of the problem.
Weed Use in Teens Linked to Suicide, Depression: Study
Researchers did not find a link between using the drug and developing anxiety, however.
Nose Piercing Leaves 21-year-old Woman Paraplegic
The bacteria which caused Layane Dias to became paralyzed lurks in the noses of around 30 percent of people.
Mumps Outbreaks: Schools Urge Parents to Vaccinate Kids
Mumps, which the MMR vaccine can prevent, can cause complications, including brain swelling and meningitis.
Cheney Cardiologist Questions Silence on Trump Physical
“It’s been 4 days since the president underwent his annual physical exam and still no data has been released. What are they hiding?” Dr. Jonathan Reiner wrote.
Measles: Scores of Unvaccinated Kids Barred From School
Health officials in New York state have launched an "aggressive, multipronged" attack against the disease.
Shameful Secrets Worry Us More Than Guilty Secrets
Researchers warned that keeping secrets could harm our health.
24-week-old Baby Taken out of Mother's Womb, Put Back
The mother described the experience as a "roller-coaster."
Kids of Anti-vaxxers Secretly Seeking Vaccines?
Children online are asking how to get vaccinated after dozens of youngsters became sick with measles this year.
Man Eats Weed Candy, Scary Visions Cause Heart Attack
The man called his family to tell them he thought he was dying.