HEALTH
Global Warming May Lead to Diseases We Don't Know About, Scientists Warn
A CDC official warned the fungus "is behaving in unexpected and concerning ways, causing severe disease in countries across the globe, including the United States."
Petting Cats For Just 10 Minutes Can Reduce Stress
A study out of Washington State University suggests petting or playing with pets lowers levels of cortisol, a hormone that increases when we're stressed.
More Younger Adults Being Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer, Scientists Warn
Rates of colorectal cancer have been rising since the 1970s.
Exposure to Nature Could Help Fight Junk Food Cravings
Even just seeing trees out your window might be enough to help you stop smoking, drinking or eating unhealthy food, a new study suggests.
Moms Near Oil and Gas Sites More Likely to Have Kids With Heart Defects
"This may be something people may want to consider in the decisions they are making," Lisa McKenzie, senior author of the study, said.
Pregnant Women Using Cannabis Numbers 'Rapidly Increasing,' Experts Warn
Smoking weed during pregnancy could cause neurodevelopmental problems, experts told "Newsweek."
What is Chlorpyrifos? EPA Says It Won't Ban Controversial Pesticide
The chemical belongs to a class of pesticides known as organophosphates which are used on more than 50 different crops.
FDA Warns OTC Male Enhancement Supplement Has Viagra in It
The agency cautions it can't test all supplements "that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients."
California Woman Almost Loses Part of Leg to 'Flesh-eating Bacteria'
Noelle Guastucci said it felt like someone had poured acid on her foot.
Does Coffee Cause Cancer? Scientists Study How Drink Affects Risk
Scientists have been researching the potential risks of drinking coffee for decades.
Scientists Wipe out Disease-carrying Mosquitoes with Mosquitoes
The technique could be one day used against bugs which carry malaria, the study co-uthor told Newswe
Don't Use Wasp Spray to Make Meth, West Virginia Police Warn: 'It Can Kill'
Three overdoses in the state have been linked to the practice.
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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.
Alzheimer's Could Be Slowed by Fewer than 9,000 Steps a Day
"Many people may be able to achieve the levels of activity seen here without major changes to their schedules," the co-author of the study told Newsweek.
Precision Medicine Has Increased Survival Rates - Looking to AI For More
A deeper look into how artificial intelligence paired with precision medicine can improve the length and quality of life in cancer patients.
Doctors Are Turning to Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Cancer Patients
Precision medicine is changing how cancer is diagnosed.
Precision Medicine Costs a Fortune but Could Save Money Later On
Expert Michael Caligiuri on who's going to make money on the coming cancer treatments
Precision Medicine Is Crushing Once-Untreatable Cancers
Running story by Dave Freedman on how a combo of AI, genomics and immunology have brought us to the threshold of being able to solve just about any form of cancer; the catch is that each one will be expensive.
Injuring a Fly May Condemn It to a Lifetime of Pain, Scientists Find
Scientists find fruit flies develop "hypersensitivity" after injury in a similar way to humans.
Video Shows Doctor Removing Butterfly Living Inside Patient's Ear
Footage was taken in north Vietnam and has gone viral online.
Microdosing Psychedelics Linked to Better Mood and Focus
The findings come amid what is known as the "psychedelic renaissance."
LGBT People More Likely to Develop Dementia, New Study Finds
According to new research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, rates for cognitive decline are higher in the LGBT community.
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