When it comes to seeking out stem cell treatments for joint injuries, buyer beware. These so-called miracle treatments are…
A recent study found that many people who have survived a cancer diagnosis do not like to be called 'survivor.'…
When you think of viruses, you might think of the horrible illnesses they cause, like flu or Ebola. But now researchers…
In the excitement of the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, fans often forget themselves – and their voices.…
A measles outbreak is causing major concern in a Washington county where only 22 percent of children are vaccinated against…
Layering on winter gear is annoying. But with temperatures reaching minus 50 in some parts of the country, it is essential…
For those who don't smoke cigarettes, the dangers may seem distant. Yet smoking still kills millions each year. A new…
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is being touted in popular culture as a miracle cure-all. From creams to gummies and more, CBD has…
Hospitals are now required to post their prices online. This approach is unlikely to change US health care – but better…
The stressful political climate worsened with the shutdown of the federal government. And even though a break may be in…
Recent measles outbreaks show the dangers of not vaccinating – and the importance of vaccination. Is there a way to accommodate…
Diet-related illnesses cost more than US$1 trillion and immeasurable human suffering and pain. Policymakers are beginning…
Sex abuse by Catholic priests may be as devastating in many cases as sex abuse by a family member because of institutional…
The shutdown poses a very real threat to preparedness for future emergencies, such as natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Our bodies have a set of defenses that are finely tuned for killing invading microbes. With rising cases of drug-resistant…
A polio-like virus has afflicted more than 500 children in the US in the past five years. A doctor who has treated children…
Fear is very much a part of humans' survival. Demagogues and others who want to manipulate have learned that this human…
Behavior change is very hard. Try as we might to keep those New Year's resolutions, many have given up by this time.…
When did eating become so confusing? In the 1960s, studies began to show a link between heart disease and dietary fat, and…
Male and female tumors are different. Researchers are now hoping to exploit these sex-specific differences to treat brain…