• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 26th, 2015
Unusually High Number of Plague Cases Reported in the US This Year

Unusually High Number of Plague Cases Reported in the US This Year

Since April 1, 11 people have been diagnosed with plague

  • Sci Pry
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 23rd, 2015
High-Tech Ring Promises to Diagnose STDs in Under a Minute

High-Tech Ring Promises to Diagnose STDs in Under a Minute

The ring is expected to become available in early 2016

Alanis Morissette Talks Dealing with Eating Disorders: What Is Sobriety with Food?

Alanis Morissette Talks Dealing with Eating Disorders: What Is Sobriety with Food?

Singer says yoga, aromatherapy and meditation help a lot

Sony Unveils the SmartBand 2

Sony Unveils the SmartBand 2

A sleeker, more subtle Fitbit alternative

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2015
Working More than 55 Hours per Week Ups Stroke Risk by 33%

Working More than 55 Hours per Week Ups Stroke Risk by 33%

It also increases the risk of coronary heart disease

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2015
Air Purifier the Size of a Tower Would Help Fight Pollution

Air Purifier the Size of a Tower Would Help Fight Pollution

Well, it would be more like a vacuum cleaner than a purifier

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 18th, 2015
Study: Exercise Will Not Help You Lose Weight

Study: Exercise Will Not Help You Lose Weight

Well, at least not unless you also count calories

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 17th, 2015
Story of Man Told by Doctors He Only Had Half a Brain Goes Viral

Story of Man Told by Doctors He Only Had Half a Brain Goes Viral

The case is described in a report in the journal The Lancet

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 17th, 2015
Researchers Build Bionic Livers to Test Drug Toxicity

Researchers Build Bionic Livers to Test Drug Toxicity

Such science-made organs are intended to replace lab animals

Pomegranate Juice Made into Powder

Pomegranate Juice Made into Powder

The powder is easily dissolved in water, scientists say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 16th, 2015
Researchers Describe Novel Way to Repair Injured Spinal Cords

Researchers Describe Novel Way to Repair Injured Spinal Cords

The idea is to use stem cells to repair damaged nerves

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 13th, 2015
The More You Smoke, the More Weight You'll Gain If You Quit

The More You Smoke, the More Weight You'll Gain If You Quit

Smoking behavior predicts weight gain after quitting

Val Kilmer Steps Out in Mask, Sparks Even More Concern About His Health - Photo

Val Kilmer Steps Out in Mask, Sparks Even More Concern About His Health - Photo

He’s denied reports of a throat tumor or surgery

  • Beauty
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • August 13th, 2015
Ariel Winter of “Modern Family” Gets Breast Reduction at 17

Ariel Winter of “Modern Family” Gets Breast Reduction at 17

No one focused on her work, only her impressive cleavage

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 12th, 2015
Nicotine-Eating Bacteria Could Help People Quit Smoking

Nicotine-Eating Bacteria Could Help People Quit Smoking

The idea is to use it to remove nicotine from blood

The FDA Calls Out Kim Kardashian for Promoting Morning Sickness Pill on Social Media - Photo

The FDA Calls Out Kim Kardashian for Promoting Morning Sickness Pill on Social Media - Photo

She was paid to hawk Diclegis, did it without thinking

Coca Cola Is Funding Bogus Research to Tell You Their Drinks Aren’t Bad for Your Health - NYT

Coca Cola Is Funding Bogus Research to Tell You Their Drinks Aren’t Bad for Your Health - NYT

Soda giant is doing an image overhaul, deflects

 
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