CDC monitoring dozens of possible patients for coronavirus
The CDC announced the second confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. and said it was investigating dozens of potential patients across the country.
The CDC announced the second confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. and said it was investigating dozens of potential patients across the country.
China shuts down 3 cities in bid to contain deadly virus
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Cases of deadly new coronavirus rise sharply in China
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
Humans are getting colder: A new study suggests the average body temperature is dropping
The average human body temperature was determined to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit in 1851, but many modern studies have found that average to be uniformly lower.
The average human body temperature was determined to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit in 1851, but many modern studies have found that average to be uniformly lower.
China says it can't rule out that new virus could spread between humans
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Study: Shedding extra tongue fat could reduce sleep apnea symptoms
Researchers found a significant association between weight loss and reductions in tongue fat, and reductions in tongue fat were found to be strongly correlated with reduction in sleep apnea symptoms.
Researchers found a significant association between weight loss and reductions in tongue fat, and reductions in tongue fat were found to be strongly correlated with reduction in sleep apnea symptoms.
Study: To combat the rising suicide rate, raise the minimum wage by $1
The study?s authors estimated that every dollar increase in the minimum wage among adults 18-64 years with less than a high school diploma would reduce the number of suicides in this population by 3.5 to 6 percent.
The study?s authors estimated that every dollar increase in the minimum wage among adults 18-64 years with less than a high school diploma would reduce the number of suicides in this population by 3.5 to 6 percent.
Couple wins lottery, son declared cancer-free
John and Allison McDonald of England won a $2.6 million lottery and their teenage son was given the all-clear from his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
John and Allison McDonald of England won a $2.6 million lottery and their teenage son was given the all-clear from his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Eating seaweed could prevent colon cancer, inflammation of digestive tract, study suggests
They also found that the seaweed modified gut microbe composition by increasing the number of bacteria that are beneficial for colon health (the same kind of bacteria found in probiotics).
They also found that the seaweed modified gut microbe composition by increasing the number of bacteria that are beneficial for colon health (the same kind of bacteria found in probiotics).
Engaging with the arts could potentially help you live longer, study suggests
Want to live longer? Engaging with arts activities such as going to museums, art galleries and concerts may boost longevity, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Want to live longer? Engaging with arts activities such as going to museums, art galleries and concerts may boost longevity, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Study: Regularly eating chili pepper reduces risk of death, especially from heart attack and stroke
People who eat chili peppers at least four times per week were found to have a 40 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack than their chili-averse counterparts, and their risk of dying from stroke was cut in half.
People who eat chili peppers at least four times per week were found to have a 40 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack than their chili-averse counterparts, and their risk of dying from stroke was cut in half.
5 deadly diseases that made a comeback in the last decade
Measles, the plague, and cholera are some of the deadly diseases that have made a comeback over the past 10 years.
Measles, the plague, and cholera are some of the deadly diseases that have made a comeback over the past 10 years.
CDC: Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018
In 2018, the CDC's FoodNet identified 25,606 illnesses, 5,893 hospitalizations and 120 deaths.
In 2018, the CDC's FoodNet identified 25,606 illnesses, 5,893 hospitalizations and 120 deaths.
BPA levels in humans are significantly higher than previously believed, study suggests
BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been used in the production of certain plastics and resins since the 1960s and can be found in many consumer products today. New research suggests that BPA levels in humans may be much higher than previously assumed.
BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been used in the production of certain plastics and resins since the 1960s and can be found in many consumer products today. New research suggests that BPA levels in humans may be much higher than previously assumed.
Study: High school athletes who have a history of concussion have elevated risk of suicide
Students who reported having a concussion within the last year were more likely to report feelings of depression, suicidal ideations and planned or previous suicide attempts.
Students who reported having a concussion within the last year were more likely to report feelings of depression, suicidal ideations and planned or previous suicide attempts.
9-year-old runs 120 miles for kids with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the country this year.
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the country this year.
Study: Prediabetes is on the rise among American youth
Prediabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar levels to be elevated, and which places adolescents and young adults at an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
Prediabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar levels to be elevated, and which places adolescents and young adults at an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
Study: Superbug MRSA can stay on household surfaces for months
Throughout the course of a year, researchers visited 150 households on five separate occasions to collect swab samples from each human and animal participant and to test household surfaces for staph so that they could better understand how infections spread in the home.
Throughout the course of a year, researchers visited 150 households on five separate occasions to collect swab samples from each human and animal participant and to test household surfaces for staph so that they could better understand how infections spread in the home.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial
When migraine sufferers were given ubrogepant versus a placebo, they noticed a significant reduction in pain after two hours.
When migraine sufferers were given ubrogepant versus a placebo, they noticed a significant reduction in pain after two hours.