Health
The Paris Agreement Will Save Our Lives
The Paris Agreement is not only an historic climate pact, but also an unprecedented health treaty.
From VR to Sex Robots: How We Have Sex Could Change
In movies such as “Her” and “Blade Runner,” science fiction has often portrayed a future in which humans engage in intimate relationships with robots or artificial intelligence.
Study: Teens Perform Better With Late School Start Time
High schools that start at later times in the day allow students to get more sleep without moving their bedtime and are correlated with improved grades and better attendance.
Having Sex Boosts Old People's Health
A recent survey found that 39 percent of men and 17 percent of women ages 75 to 85 years are sexually active.
Lawmakers Push For More Insulin Products, Lower Prices
Lawmakers reached across the aisle in an effort to address a looming insulin shortage by having more biosimilar products on the market.
Sausages Recalled after Customers Find Metal in Food
The recall was classified as Class I, where using the product could cause “serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
Scientists Reveal 10 Tips to Keep Christmas Weight Off
The average person puts on 1 to 2lbs every year, and struggles to lose it.
Common Personality Trait Linked to Hangover Anxiety
Drinking alcohol made shy people feel less anxious—but only in the short term, scientists found.
Insurance That Costs $24,000 Before It Starts Working
High-deductible health insurance offered through the Affordable Care Act doesn’t cover much without a lot of out-of-pocket expenses first.
Air Pollution Increases Risk of Miscarriage—Utah Study
Researchers studied data on 1,300 women who visited an emergency department.
First Baby Born After Uterus Transplant From Dead Donor
Experts hope the procedure will give hope to women with fertility issues.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Pay Interns $15 an Hour
Only 3.6 percent of interns for House Democrats were paid and 8 percent of interns for House Republicans were compensated.
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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.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Die?
Different experiences can be attributed to the different hemispheres of the brain—and the interactions in different regions.
How Porn Addiction Is Harming Our Sexual Health
This rise in porn consumption is leading to what some are calling a new type of addiction, where an unhealthy dependence on explicit materials means people struggle to form relationships.
Sheriff on Fox News: Weed is 'Killing People Every Day'
" [Addicts] use marijuana and meth and go out and kill themselves and overdose or kill someone else," Grady Judd said without offering evidence.
Video: Indiana HS Student Mocks Player With Epilepsy
A video recorded at an Indiana high school basketball game between Cathedral and Center Grove Friday night showed a student faking a seizure to mock an opposing player with epilepsy.
Vaping Cannabis Gets People Higher Than Smoking It
Researchers tested THC levels in the blood of participants, who answered questions about their experiences with cannabis.
Opioid Use Quadruples in Pregnant Americans
Rates of expectant mothers taking amphetamines doubled.
Scans Suggest OCD Brains Have 'Inefficient' Links
Scientists studied the brains of almost 500 patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Saunas Boost Heart Health, Study Suggests
The study revealed the length of time spent in a sauna that appeared to benefit heart health the most.
Man Discovers 'Beer belly' is Actually 77-Pound Tumor
Hector Hernandez, who thought he was “just fat,” was later diagnosed with retroperitoneal liposarcoma.
Melania: ‘Sometimes You Need to Fight Back’ Online
The remark by the first lady, who has faced criticism for her "Be Best" initiative to fight cyberbullying, drew cheers from students at a Christian university in Virginia.