HEALTH
Marijuana Legalization 2020: These States Could Legalize Weed Next Year
So far, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have approved adult recreational use. Here's a look at which states could be next.
Nine Myths About Exercise Debunked by a Scientist
There are a lot of reasons people don't exercise, and a lot of misconceptions.
Sons Whose Mothers Were Obese in Pregnancy Likely to Have Lower IQs: Study
Researchers did not observe the same correlation among daughters.
Intermittent Fasting Appears to Have Many Health Benefits, Scientists Claim
Studies in animals and humans indicate fasting could improve cognitive performance, heart health, and symptoms of diabetes and obesity.
Congress Silently Killed Several Cannabis Reforms This Month
The recreational cannabis industry, which is fully legal in 11 states, will continue to face onerous levels of red tape and uncertainty well into 2020.
Man's Headaches and Eye Pain Turns out to Be Syphilis That Had Spread
Cases of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis are rising in the U.S.
California Ban on Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions Led to 'High-Risk' Spike
The state banned non-medical vaccine exemptions from 2016.
Measles Outbreak in Texas As 1st Case Reported in Travis County in 20 Years
Austin Public Health is working with health departments in Central Texas to tell people what kind of risk of exposure to the disease there has been.
Scientists Watch Type 2 Diabetes Unfold for First Time
Researchers at Newcastle University say they have observed the development of Type 2 diabetes for the first time, confirming a decade-old theory on what triggers the condition.
More Than 1,000 Pounds of Pork Sausages Recalled Over Contamination Fears
Approximately 1,092 pounds of ready to eat pork sausage products shipped to Illinois and New York might be contaminated.
New ACA Rule Requires Insurers to Bill Separately for Abortion Coverage
A new rule for the Affordable Care Act would require insurance companies to bill separately for abortion coverage while placing regular premiums on another bill.
Woman Inspired by 'Steel Magnolias' Starts Kidney Transplant Chain
Kansas resident Ali Shappell donated one of her kidneys to a total stranger, setting off a chain of kidney transplants that wound up saving the lives of four people—including her childhood pastor.
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Electric toothbrushes, home whitening systems, and more to ensure your teeth stay healthy.
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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.
Opioid Crisis Linked to Rise in Children Being Hospitalized for Poisonings
Researchers looked at data from all 55 U.S. poison centres.
Ebola Virus Vaccine 'A Triumph of American Global Health Leadership'
The virus killed more than 11,000 people during the 2014 outbreak in West Africa.
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says
Such products might change the make-up of gut bacteria, scientists believe.
Romaine Lettuce Recall Update: 72 People Hospitalized by E.Coli Outbreak
Dozens of people have been hospitalized and many more reported ill with food poisoning after eating romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli. The FDA continues to investigate.
Increased Body Fat Could Make Brain Age Faster, Study Suggests
The amount of fat and muscle a person has appears to be more important than chronological age for preserving a certain type of thinking, said co-author Auriel Willette, assistant professor at Iowa State University.
Here Are All the Affordable Care Act Taxes Disappearing in 2020
The "Cadillac tax," the health insurance tax and the medical device tax, briefly explained.
Study: Dog Exposure as a Child May Reduce Risk of Developing Schizophrenia
The same correlation wasn't observed among people who had cats in childhood.
Why Some People Get Worse Flu Than Others Explored in Study
The flu virus is highly changeable, which is why a shot from one year won't work the next.
New Inexpensive Cancer Screening Kit Uses Blind Worms That Smell Urine
Hirotsu Bio Science claims that their clinical trials found the test effective in 85 percent of cases with a single drop of urine.
A Gene Linked to Unexplained Male Infertility Has Been Discovered
Infertility is one of the most common problems for young people, affecting between 10 to 15 percent of couples.