Health
Woman Had Drug Packet Stuck in Throat for 17 Days
"I couldn't believe when I saw the picture," she said.
Experts Create Diet to Protect Our Health and Planet
Around 1 billion people currently go hungry, but about 2 billion people are overeating, The Lancet commission showed.
Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow K-12 Cannabis Treatment
Washington state lawmakers look to sidestep school district fears about losing federal funding should they allow students to receive marijuana-based treatments at K-12 campuses.
Anti-vax Movement in WHO's Top 10 Health Threats
"Vaccine hesitancy" has been identified as one potential factor contributing to the 30 percent increase in measles cases around the world.
7 in 10 Americans Think Healthcare System is in Crisis
Cost and access were rated the greatest problems in the U.S. healthcare system.
Is the Keto Diet Safe?
More and more studies show low-carb diets are an effective way to lose weight. But what does the keto diet do to your body?
Emboldened Dems Push Health Care Expansion Across US
Democratic governors and other state leaders are rolling out massive health care initiatives, boosting public options and touting expansions to former President Barack Obama's 2010 ACA overhaul...
Ranked: The Cities 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.
Most Poor Women in St. Louis Can't Afford Tampons, Pads
Almost half of women had to choose between eating or buying sanitary care products.
Products Linked to High Levels of Toxins In the Body
Several studies have found evidence that exposure to PFAS can have negative health consequences in humans.
Democrat Proposes Bill to Regulate Weed Like Alcohol
Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon introduced a bill to regulate marijuana the same way the government currently regulates alcohol products.
Disorder Made Man's Esophagus Get Clogged with Pizza
The man was unable to stop drooling when he visited the ER.
Best Slideshows
50 Healthy Foods That Are Secretly Unhealthy
We’ve all been there. You think you’re eating something healthy. You run to Costco and buy a ton of it. Seconds, even thirds, of a particular food is fine, it’s healthy, right? Wrong.
Best Slideshows
50 Facts About the Human Body You Probably Didn't Know
Understanding your body and the benefits of good health are vital for thriving communities.
Ear Condition Makes Woman Unable to Hear Men's Voices
The woman woke up unable to hear her boyfriend.
Belly Fat Linked to a Smaller Brain
Past studies have suggested high body fat could be linked to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer's-linked Protein
Scientists investigated whether deep sleep was associated with lower levels of a plaque thought to cause Alzheimer's disease.
Marlboro's Company to End Cigarette Production
Philip Morris International said they will begin to act responsibly by helping to produce a smoke-free world.
9 Surprising Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar uses are many and varied—from health aid to cleaning product.
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly, According to Dentists
From whether to use manual or electric and how much fluoride your toothpaste should contain.
Men Control Women's Reproductive Lives on a Huge Scale
A quarter of women attending sexual health clinics report coercion over their reproductive lives.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Announces Comprehensive Health Care
All residents, regardless of citizenship status or ability to pay, will be guaranteed comprehensive health care, the mayor said.
U.S. Cancer Death Rate Falls by 27 Percent in 25 Years
The gradual decline is attributed to the fact that fewer people people are smoking, as well as to improvements in treatment and early detection, according to the American Cancer Society's annual...
Beware Natural Supplements for Weight Loss and Sex Gain
For many, these miracle "cures" can contain hidden dangers.
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