Health
Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Three Paraplegics Walk
Currently, the options for treating people with chronic paralysis from the waist down are very limited.
Appendix Removal Linked to 20% Drop in Parkinson’s
Large scale study adds to evidence that the gut plays a role in the development of Parkinson’s.
This BMI Will Protect Against Cancer And Heart Disease
"BMI was associated with deaths from nearly all major causes," the study author told Newsweek.
Memory and Learning Improve When Teens Quit Cannabis
About 13 percent of middle- and high-school students are believed to use cannabis.
This Type of Person Is Most Likely to Believe Fake News
Researchers identified two styles of thought which affected the likelihood of someone believing fake news.
Here Are 20 of the Most Painful Health Conditions
The U.K.’s NHS has published a list of medical conditions that prevent people from performing daily tasks.
Who Is Robert Bowers? Synagogue Shooting Suspect ID'd
Bowers's social media posts reflect he was anti-Jew and anti-Trump.
Polio-like Condition Can Cause Paralysis Overnight
Health officials don’t know what causes the disease.
Eat This Food Before Bed to Boost Health: Study
Researchers investigated the benefits of a high-protein food in a small study.
Alcohol Hijacks How Brain Makes Memories—In Fruit Flies
Scientists believe drugs take over mechanisms in the brain which form memories, potentially offering one explanation for substance abuse and addiction.
Everything We Know About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis affects 400,000 people in the United States.
Moss-like Plant Acts Like THC in Cannabis
Perrottetinene is believed to light up the same parts of the brain as the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
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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.
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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.
What is Adenovirus? New Jersey Virus Outbreak Kills 6
"Rarely does adenovirus get this nasty," a specialist said.
Eating Organic Foods Linked to Lower Risk of Cancer
Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms, and the use of veterinary medications.
Why People Stay in Unhappy Relationships: Study
Psychologists investigated how a person's attitude toward a partner affected the decision to end a relationship that was no longer satisfying.
Microplastics Found in Human Feces Across the World
Researchers analyzed stool samples from eight countries.
Can ‘Harm Reduction’ Lower the Opioid Death Toll?
Distributing clean needles and offering HIV tests may sound like a way to encourage drug abuse. But "harm reduction" has been shown to reduce the number of overdoses and the spread of disease.
People Suffered PTSD-Like Symptoms After 2016 Election
Twenty-five percent of the students surveyed showed clinically significant levels of stress.
Treatment Shows Promise for Treating Aggressive Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer often affects young women.
Study Finds Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Is Low
A survey revealed at "a devastating litany of the challenges" women face when seeking diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
HHS Moves to Eliminate Transgender Definition: Report
Many said the move was intended to erase the recognition of transgender Americans.
Will the U.S. Have a Measles Outbreak in Near Future?
"It’s unacceptable to have in the 21st-century diseases that should have been and could have been eradicated."