Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
Ouch! Who hasn't felt the effects of a paper cut and then cursed the gods or themselves for the injury? But have you…
Ouch! Who hasn't felt the effects of a paper cut and then cursed the gods or themselves for the injury? But have you…
A recent study argues that naloxone increases opioid use because it protects against death from overdose. Could the number…
The relentless news cycle has many people feeling overwhelmed and stressed, wondering how to calm their lives and stay healthy.…
An autoimmune disease called vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the body, in some cases completely erasing an individual's…
Many gyms use free tanning beds to lure in new members who are eager to look and feel their best. But this, argues Sherry…
Electric rideables are making life less comfortable and more dangerous for pedestrians. Here's how makers of rideables…
With artificial intelligence, machines can now examine thousands of medical images for signs of disease. Will this technology…
Teens who have high hopes for the future were less likely to threaten or injure someone with a weapon, a recent study reports.…
A routine childbirth proves expensive and complicated. Insurance company adjustments, inconsistent billing and mystery costs…
Scientists have long thought that regions of DNA called telomeres control how long you live. We are now learning that it…
Vaccines have long been considered safe, but many people still believe they are not. A new study shows that people who think…
As US mothers returned to breastfeeding, the market for infant formula dried up, leading formula makers to seek new markets…
Triclosan, an ingredient in soap and many household cleansers, has gained a bad reputation. A recent study looking for a…
Survivors of those who have died by suicide have special needs that many people do not quite understand. An expert in grief…
A new analysis shows that the US health care system will save money in the long run by screening people born in Asia and…
A recent study to assess the health benefits of alcohol was halted after investigators were found to have ties to the alcohol…
Stripping away preexisting conditions coverage would have far-reaching effects, but 50- to 64-year-olds are most vulnerable.…
A new type of antibiotic uses DNA to fight a common deadly microbe, _Clostridium difficile_. These new drugs are inexpensive…
Medical social workers coordinate care, an especially important job in complicated cases. Just as nurses and doctors are…
Over the past 45 years, women have married later, attained higher education and joined the workforce in record numbers.…