Health
Stressed Women at Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists studied 70,000 women over two decades to arrive at their conclusion.
Woman Arrested Faked Pregnancy, Lied To Adoption Couple
A Virginia woman who faked being pregnant right up until delivery and lied to a California couple looking to adopt her baby was arrested Monday.
Alzheimer’s Risk Tied to Extended Family
Researchers studied hundreds of thousands of people in Utah, who had families dating back to the 19th century.
Eating Healthy Doesn't Lower Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Experts stress the findings aren't a green light for eating unhealthy foods.
The 200-year history of the anti-vaxxer movement
The anti-vaxxer movement is nothing new—in fact, it’s as old as vaccines themselves.
Drug-Laced Semen Sends Woman Into Anaphylactic Shock
The woman arrived at hospital vomiting and covered in hives.
7 Easy Biohacks for Beginners
Not all biohacking is extreme: Here are a few simple things you can do to improve mental and physical well being.
Air Pollution Deaths May Double Previous Estimates
Air pollution could be killing more people than smoking, new research suggests.
A Sleep Concierge On How to Get a Perfect Night's Rest
The Benjamin Hotel offers bedtime snacks, meditation, a menu of 10 pillow types and a sleep concierge who can help you get the perfect night's rest.
The Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in the U.S.
More than 17.7 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018, up by almost a quarter of a million in the previous year.
Eye Test Could One Day Spot Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists studied the eyes of people with and without Alzheimer's disease to determine if their organs were different.
Myths Fueling the Growing Anti-Vaxxer Threat Overseas
America is far from the only country grappling with anti-vaxxer misinformation—and preventable diseases.
Best Slideshows
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.
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Is It Dangerous to Wake Up a Sleepwalker? 50 Health Myths You Should Stop Believing
Oftentimes the myths that we’ve come to accept are just wishful thinking.
How to Adjust to Losing Sleep From Daylight Saving Time
Lost sleep has been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, as well as an increase in workplace injuries and car accidents.
Yo-Yo Dieting Could Damage Women’s Heart Health
At any given time, almost half of the U.S. population is trying to lose weight.
Can We Cure HIV?
Earlier this week news emerged of a second HIV-positive man who is in long-term remission after receiving a type of cancer treatment.
Alzheimer's and Hormone Therapy: What We Know
More women than men are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s—the most common form of the neurodegenerative condition dementia—but scientists aren’t sure why.
FDA Approves New Esketamine Antidepressant
The FDA approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray on Tuesday. Here's everything to know about the new drug, including side effects, cost and availability.
Household Chemicals Linked to Drop in Male Fertility
The chemicals can be found in such items as shoes, furniture, flooring, carpeting and toys.
Melania Trump Echoes President, Rebukes Media
"I challenge the press to devote as much time to the lives lost and the potential lives that could be saved, by dedicating the same amount of coverage that you do to idle gossip or trivial stories,...
What is the Carnivore Diet?
The carnivore diet is bolstered by anecdotal evidence, but widely dismissed as dangerous by nutritionists.
Who Is Ethan Lindenberger? Teen Testifying for Senate
“God knows how I’m still alive,” Lindenberger wrote on Reddit.
Second Person Goes Into HIV Remission
The "London patient" has had undetectable levels of HIV for 18 months, but his doctors say it is too early to say he has been cured.
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