HEALTH
Cannibalism Driven by Ego or 'Perceived Threat of Destruction': Case Study
A team of researchers investigated five instances of cannibalism in an attempt to uncover the underlying cause behind the unspeakable acts.
Scientists Create AI Algorithm That Deciphers the Meaning of a Baby's Cry
Researchers say the tool could potentially be used to identify health problems in infants which may otherwise go undiagnosed.
Sex Evolved Because It Protects Against Rare Contagious Cancers: Scientists
Scientists hope their theory could one day pave the way for new ways to prevent cancer.
Smoking Does Not Affect This Key Indicator of Aging: Scientists
The study doesn't change the fact that smoking is harmful, a scientist stressed.
Gizmodo Slams Drug Company In 'Correction' For $40K Anti-Seizure Medication
They were $1,108 off.
FDA Warns Women Of Childbearing Age About Risks of Vinpocetine Supplement
Think twice about trying this.
Who Is Ex-Mount Carmel Doctor William Husel?
"We apologize for this tragedy," head of Mount Carmel West hospital said.
Girl Who Had Half Her Brain Removed Can Read After Organ Rewired Itself
"What we're seeing is remarkable," a scientists who studied the girl said.
Charmin's Forever Roll Makes Adulting Easier
Charmin is offering a new Forever Roll of toilet paper, but its target market may surprise you. Find out where and how to buy the super-sized toilet paper rolls, here.
Millions Could Suffer from Cannabis Dependence
All drugs carry a degree of risk, and cannabis is no exception.
Is Red or White Meat Healthier? Scientists Compare Beef, Chicken and Plants
Getting proteins from plants seems to be the best way to control cholesterol levels, a professor of medicine told Newsweek.
Woman's Brain Tumor Turns Out to Be a Baby Tapeworm Living in Her Head
"It was one of those rare situations where you see a parasite and you're like, 'wow this is great!'" the woman's doctor said.
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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.
Abortion Law Forced Woman to Give Birth to Baby Knowing It Would Die
"Her eyes plead with you. End it," wrote the doctor. "Eventually it will end. But nobody will do it. Not in this state. Not in this hospital."
He Jiankui's Gene Edited Babies May Have a Lower Life Expectancy
Individuals with mutation to the CCR5 gene have a 21 percent increase in mortality rate, study finds.
Flash Fire Erupts in Man's Chest Cavity During Open Heart Surgery
Hundreds of fires happen during surgeries each year, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Is Coffee Bad for You? Scientists Study How Drink Affects Arteries
Scientists looked at over 8,000 people to study the effects of coffee on the arteries.
New Research Points to Obamacare Success in Improving Cancer Treatment
A poll released by Fox News last October showed that the majority of Americans approved of the Affordable Care Act, despite Republican efforts to repeal the legislation.
Amid New Bans, Blue States Bolster Legislation for Abortion Access
On Friday, a slew of states made efforts to signal their support for abortion access.
How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver on Adults and Children
The procedure was devised by Dr. Henry J. Heimlich in the 1970s and first appeared in the popular press 45 years ago. It has been saving lives ever since.
Could Humans Live Past 122?
Human life expectancy has more than doubled in the last two centuries.
Trump Panned for Plan to Classify Spray Cheese As Staple Food Item
"You don't have to have a nutrition degree to know that canned spray cheese sauce is not a staple food," said Margo Wootan, the vice president for nutrition at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Researchers Probe Link Between Gut Microbes and Autism
Evidence has been building since the early 2000s that suggests microbes could be involved in the development of autism.