HEALTH
Acupuncturist Inserts Needles Too Deeply, Punctures Patient's Lungs
A woman who went to an acupuncturist to seek relief from a wrist injury ended up with two punctured lungs, according to a new report from New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner.
'Pregnant' Woman Told Her Baby Is in Fact Cancerous Tumor
"From planning this exciting new future as a family to suddenly no baby and my health at risk was awful," Grace Baker-Padden said.
Malaria Could Be Eradicated by 2050, Leading Experts Say
Experts described the goal to wipe out the disease in a generation as "ambitious, achievable, and necessary."
Hula Dancing Helped Native Hawaiians Lower Their Blood Pressure
Scientists challenged participants to take hula lessons to see if it would improve their health.
CDC Warns Americans to Stop Kissing Their Chickens
A recent advisory from the Centers for Disease Control warns of the hazards of oral contact with barnyard birds, including the risk of catching salmonella.
First Firefighters at 9/11 Have Far Higher Risk of Heart Disease
"This research can help provide the best care for individuals exposed to the World Trade Center disaster," an expert told Newsweek.
Forget Rooftop Gardens: This Brooklyn Restaurant Has an In-house Beehive
Two beehives on the roof of the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge are home to some 2,000 bees, and their "Rooftop Honey" is used in the hotel's in-house restaurant.
Is Israel About to Face Another Measles Epidemic?
According to the Israeli Health Ministry, more than 4,300 people were infected with measles between July 2018 and July 2019. Is another surge coming this month?
70 Million Flu Vaccines Delayed This Year, According to CDC
Difficulty in nailing down the predominant strains this year led Sanofi Pasteur to delay production of its flu vaccine by a month.
Migraines a Risk Factor for Developing Dementia and Alzheimer's: Study
Migraines and dementia are among the most common neurological conditions across the world.
Drinking This Much Coffee Could Protect Against Gallstones
Scientists studied over 100,000 people in Denmark to explore the link between the drink and the painful condition.
Eating Mushrooms Every Week Appears to Lower the Risk of Prostate Cancer
Even so, experts stress that no single food can, by itself, cut a person's risk of developing the disease.
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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.
Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk, Higher Stroke Risk
Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are still thought to be the healthiest.
Doctors Remember Pre-Roe/Wade Horrors, Warn More Will Die If Law Overtuned
"We will again witness deaths and permanent injuries of women desperate to terminate pregnancies."
Doctors Blame Vaping for Mysterious Disease That Put Man in Coma
A Pennsylvania teenager has been placed in a medically induced coma and might have to undergo a lung transplant. Doctors and his family believe e-cigarettes are to blame.
Autism Theory Overturned: No Link Between Male Hormone and Empathy
Scientists treated men with testosterone and assessed their ability to empathize.
Scientists Found 125 Cases of Extreme Inbreeding in the U.K.'s Biobank
Researchers found inbreeding impacted cognitive abilities, height and fertility, among other effects.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks Appear to Increase the Risk of Death
"Artificially sweetened beverages are often considered by the consumers as safe alternatives to sugary drinks since they provide very few calories but their effects on long term health remain very uncertain," an expert told Newsweek.
Teenager Went Blind After Only Eating Fries, Chips, White Bread and Meat
"Nutrition does not just depend on how much you eat but what you eat and this case illustrates that fact," his doctor told Newsweek.
You Probably Ingest Thousands of Microscopic Pieces of Plastic Each Year
Scientists studied the feces of people from around the world.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Woman Bleeds to Death After Rooster Pecked at Her Leg
"This case demonstrates that even relatively small domestic animals may be able to inflict lethal injuries," an expert said.