HEALTH
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.
Deadly EEE Virus Identified in Maine
Health officials in Maine confirmed the state's first case of the deadly brain infection since 2015 on Friday.
What to Know About the Film Scientists Say Can Repel Insects Like a Spray
A high-tech, graphene-based film may help to shield people from disease-carrying mosquitoes, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Scientists Debunk the Idea There Is a 'Gay Gene'
Researchers looked at the genetic makeup of over 475,000 people.
Trump Health Officials Warn Against 'Dangerous' Marijuana Use, Legalization
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams and HHS Secretary Alex Azar, both Trump-appointed officials with drug company ties, issued a national warning Thursday about marijuana legalization and increasing potency.
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Alcohol Consumption: U.S. States with Highest and Lowest Levels of Excessive Drinking
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Man Suffers Severe Brain Damage After Visit to Dentist to Get Tooth Pulled
Hernán Olave is unable to move his legs and relies on his parents' care following the procedure.
C-sections Probably Don't Cause Autism, ADHD
The simplicity of the link between the conditions is deceptive, and says more about our desire for simple answers than it does about the truth of the science.
Organ Donor Had Kidney with Five Renal Arteries in Rare Medical Anomaly
The kidney was about to be transplanted into a nine-year-old girl when doctors noticed the multiple arteries.
This Type of Person Is More Likely to Have Anti-vax Tendencies
The study comes as 1,215 people have been diagnosed with measles due to an outbreak in the U.S.
Warren Book Advised Women 'Don't Have Children,' Now Asks For UCC
Having a child is "the single best predictor that a woman will end up in financial collapse," Warren wrote in a 2003 book with her daughter.
Are Eating Contests Dangerous? Wolfing Down Food Poses Cancer Risk
A dietitian told Newsweek that competitive eating can carry long-term risks including developing cancer.
Babies Develop 'Werewolf Syndrome' after Taking Contaminated Drugs
The infants took a batch specially prepared for babies.
Woman Had Twin Growing Inside Her, With Teeth and Bones Found in Abdomen
This is the first case of an adult woman with fetus in fetu—an extremely rare condition that affects one in 500,000 live births.
High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy Could Lower Child's Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists fed pregnant mice high-fat diets, and observed their children to see if it affected their chances of developing Alzheimer's-like symptoms.
Spike in People Buying Guns After Sandy Hook Linked to 4% Rise in Shootings
"Even marginal increases in handgun prevalence may be impactful," researchers said.