HEALTH
Millions of Americans Are Drinking Water That Could Be Dangerous
Most Americans take clean drinking water for granted as a convenience of modern life.
High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists believe early-onset Alzheimer's is associated with cholesterol genes
Men Trying to Look Like the 'Pinnacles of Evolution' Risk Becoming Sterile
A scientist noticed a trend of "huge" men struggling with their fertility.
Man Hospitalized After Drinking Herbal Tea Made From Licorice Root
Herbal products can be harmful, physicians warned.
Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to Memory Problems
Scientists studied almost 4,000 students in Canada.
Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill for Second Time
"Here we go again," wrote U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves in his order granting the injunction.
Why Breast Density Matters When Screening for Breast Cancer
Some states have cracked down on breast density monitoring as they've required that women be apprised of their breast density status, but others are lagging behind.
People With a Sense of Purpose Live Longer, Study Suggests
"The association between life purpose and health outcomes is becoming increasingly clear," study co-author Celeste Leigh Pearce told Newsweek.
CDC: Rat Lungworm Cases Confirmed in Hawaii After Visitors Ate Slug, Salad
The parasite can cause a rare form of meningitis.
World Helium Shortage Is Putting Space Exploration and Health Care at Risk
Helium is a vital element in several industries, and a global shortage could have devastating effects.
Is Tahini Safe? More Brands Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak Link
The FDA are advising people not to eat Karawan, El-Karawan, or SoCo labeled tahini products.
Leonardo da Vinci Had ADHD, Say Scientists
"I hope that the case of Leonardo shows that ADHD is not linked to low IQ or lack of creativity but rather the difficulty of capitalizing on natural talents," said the study author.
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Vegan Cities Ranked: Places with Greatest Interest in Veganism
Six of the top 20 are in the U.S., but it's a British city that tops the list.
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Alcohol Consumption: U.S. States with Highest and Lowest Levels of Excessive Drinking
The more highly paid and educated a person is, the more likely it is that they will drink to excess.
Only Healthier Living Can Slow the Deadly March of Alzheimer's disease
With the aging of baby boomers, the number of Americans aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's is expected to rise dramatically, to over 13.8 million, by 2050, with some estimates reaching as high as 16 million.
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain, According to Scientists
Scientists studied 100 people during the indulgent period spanning Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Women Think Better in Warmer Rooms, Study Suggests
"We show that the battle for the thermostat is not just about the comfort," a co-author of the study told Newsweek.
Los Angeles Ranked Highest in U.S. for Deaths Linked to Air Pollution
Scientists warned efforts to tackle air pollution that have saved the lives of Americans are under threat from Trump administration policies.
Why You Shouldn't Be So Quick to Trust Social Media Wellness Gurus
The influencer economy has become a billion dollar industry, resulting in a surge in the number of "uncertified" bloggers competing to achieve lifestyle guru status.
It's Time to Fix Our Broken Health Care System With Medicare for All
While Obamacare helped reduce the number of uninsured, it masks the growing crisis of underinsurance—insurance so expensive or skimpy as to be virtually useless in the event of an actual illness.
Exercise Could Be Prescribed to Treat Anxiety and Depression
Scientists built a gym for hospitalized mental health patients to see if exercise could ease their symptoms.
Fox & Friends, GOP Blame Celebrities, 'Matriarchy' for Abortion 'Outrage'
Fox & Friends and several Republicans blamed Hollywood celebrities and elite women of the media dubbed "The Matriarchy" for stirring outrage against anti-abortion laws and inciting anti-Trump "hate."
Women With Psychotic Disorders More Vulnerable During Menstruation
A link between psychosis and the menstrual cycle was first proposed in the 1800s.
How Cannabis Ingredient CBD Could Help Tackle the Opioid Crisis
"This study is incredibly important, as it shows us that there are drugs available to treat the opioid crisis," an expert told Newsweek.