Health
Dementia: Gut and Brain Conversations Could Hold Clues
"When something is wrong in the gut it may trigger an emergency response in the brain," an expert told Newsweek.
Measles Outbreak 2019: Symptoms, How It Spreads
Of the 34 cases of measles confirmed in Washington state, 30 individuals had not been vaccinated against the disease.
Too Much Screen Time Linked to Poor Development in Kids
Parents should regard screens like junk food: "A little is OK, but too much of it can make you sick," one of the study's authors told Newsweek.
Cases in Washington Measles Outbreak Continue to Rise
The outbreak comes after 2018 was found to be the second worst year for cases of measles in the U.S. since 2000.
Spanking Kids Linked to Antisocial Behavior as Adults
As many as 80 percent of children in the U.S. have been spanked before starting kindergarten.
Reconsidering Marijuana as Fashionably OK
It’s fashionable to think of marijuana as harmless or a cure-all. According to a new book, you might want to think again.
Mexico: Murder Rate so High Life Expectancy Has Shifted
Impact felt of drastic increase in homicide between 2005 and 2015.
Why Do Thin People Not Get Fat? Their Genes
"It's easy to rush to judgement and criticise people for their weight, but the science shows that things are far more complex," the co-author of the study said.
Dementia: Alzheimer's Linked to Gingivitis
An enzyme released by the bacteria that can cause gum disease could play a role in the development of the neurodegenerative disease.
Q Fever: Soldier Gets Rare Disease in Afghanistan
Wayne Blass is suing the Britain's Ministry of Defense over claims he contracted the disease from sheep feces.
How To Stay Warm This Winter: A Scientist Explains
Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog—during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm.
7-Day Birth Control Break was Introduced to Please Pope
The seven-day break could put women at greater risk of falling pregnant, according to experts.
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.
Best Slideshows
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.
Tall, Slim Women Have Best Chance of Living Until 90
Scientists also investigated how much exercise was beneficial to men and women.
Not Bathing Newborns Linked to Better Breastfeeding
Researchers believe the smell of the breast is similar to amniotic fluid that protects a baby in the womb.
Scientists Reveal Trick to Stop Unhealthy Food Cravings
Researchers believe smells can tap into the brain's reward circuit.
Cold Prevention Myths Still Followed by Most Parents
Experts warned parents against using products claiming to boost their child's immune system.
FDA Chief Threatens to Ban E-cigarettes
FDA chief Scott Gottlieb says vaping among youth is not acceptable.
Wodapalooza 2019: Leaderboard, Live Stream & Schedule
The Wodapalooza 2019 CrossFit Festival competitions kick off January 18. Check out current leaderboard information, heat schedules and where to live stream, here.
Overdoses Rise after Pharma Advertises to Doctors
The researchers were surprised how effective tactics like taking doctors for dinner were when it came to covertly influencing the drugs they prescribed.
Child Dies From Flu After Not Getting Second Shot
The case served as a reminder of the importance of children getting their second vaccine dose, said the state epidemiologist.
Swirling Rash Across Woman's Body Was Cancer Symptom
A 73-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare condition known as erythema gyratum repens.
Woman Had Drug Packet Stuck in Throat for 17 Days
"I couldn't believe when I saw the picture," she said.
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