Health
Measles Outbreak Predicted by Scientists a Year Ago
Scientists identified anti-vaccination hot spots in 12 states.
Bigger Babies Causing Spike in C-Sections
In the U.S., 33 percent of babies are born via c-section.
Smoking Cannabis Linked to Higher Sperm Count
Researchers studied men who had visited fertility clinics.
Birth Control Spike Recorded After Trump Election
Researchers believe women were worried the Trump administration would limit access to contraceptives.
Scientists Find Cancer 'Cell of Origin'
Scientists hope to turn cancer into a manageable chronic disease, like diabetes.
Kellyanne Conway Asks Why Abortion is 'Women's Issues'
“I’ve never, not a single time, heard the phrase ‘men’s issues,'" Conway said.
Men's Brains 3 Years 'Older' Than Women's of Same Age
The research could explain why women don't experience as much cognitive decline as men in their later years.
Obesity-related Cancers Are Rising in Younger Adults
The risk of developing six obesity-related cancers has increased for young American adults in comparison to older generations.
Benefits of Being Vegan Can Continue After Veganuary
A plant-based diet can boost both our physical and mental health.
Water Lily Seeds are the Hottest New Superfood Snack
Low calorie and gluten-free, popped water lily seeds have been a traditional treat in India for centuries. Now they’re taking off in the West.
World Cancer Day 2019: Everything You Need to Know
World Cancer Day is this year calling on us to learn about the importance of early detection.
Kids of Anti-Vaxxers Asking How to Secretly Get Shots
Last year, the U.S. saw the second-highest rates of measles since the disease was eliminated in 2000, partly due to parents not getting their children immunized.
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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.
Woman Films Skull Mask Crook Destroying Security Cam
She said the experience was the "worst feeling ever."
2019 May Be Worst Year for Measles in U.S. in 30 Years
"Measles can result in death or severe disability, and the measles vaccine is very safe,” an immunology specialist told Newsweek.
Animal Groups, Police Save Dozens of Freezing U.S. Dogs
Dogs across the U.S. are being found frozen to death or left to die in subzero temperatures as animal rescue and police report dozens of "horrifying" scenes of neglect.
Fox News Abortion Debate Sparked by Late-Term Bills
A fiery Fox News exchange over late-term abortion legislation reignited debate on whether conservatives - specifically male lawmakers - are attempting to repeal Roe v. Wade and "take control" of...
Half of Adults Have Some Form of Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers found the number of men who smoked had almost halved since 1965.
Skipping Breakfast Could Aid Weight Loss, Boost Health
What if the benefits of breakfast are just another diet myth?
Georgia Confirms 3 Measles Cases in Atlanta
Measles' complications include pneumonia and a swelling of the brain that can cause convulsions, deafness and intellectual disability.
Israel Cancer Cure Claim Debunked by Experts
One cancer expert told Newsweek making such claims was "unethical."
Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking Letter to Anti-Vaxxers
“It really is almost a crime to allow your child to go unimmunized,“ the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” author argued.
Vaping Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
E-cigarette use spiked by 900% between 2011 and 2015, but the FDA hasn't approved the devices for smokers looking to quit.
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