-
Ear Mites Case a Rarity, Report FindsA man whose ear had itched for two months turned out to have mites and mite eggs in his ear canal, a new case report says.
-
Why do rockets launch from Florida?Today, Cape Canaveral is America's gateway to the cosmos, but it wasn't the first place from which rockets were launched.
-
7 Odd Things That Raise Your Risk of Cancer (and 1 That Doesn't)Some things that may raise people's risk of cancer don't get a lot of attention.
-
The Science of Bath Bombs (and How to Make Them)Here's the science behind that satisfying fizz of a bath bomb, plus, how to make your own at home.
-
Here's How Smoke from California Wildfires Affects the Human BodyExperts say that the biggest health danger from the smoke comes from the particulate matter that it contains.
-
Why a Pot 'Breathalyzer' Won't WorkIt's really tricky to measure how much marijuana a person has used on a given day — and how impaired their driving may be as the result of that use — a new review says.
-
You Have the Flu. Should You Go to the Doctor, or Wait It Out? -
Hawaii Says Aloha to the Solar EclipseWith the first light rays of light to touch Hawaii this early morning, people here bid aloha to a partial solar eclipse.
-
Unproven Treatments for 'Chronic Lyme Disease' Lead to Severe InfectionsIn a small number but growing number of cases, people in the U.S. are suffering from serious bacterial infections because of treatments they received for a condition called "chronic Lyme disease."
-
What to Tell Kids About the 'March for Science'Here are tips from experts on what to tell kids about this weekend's March for Science.
-
Snapshot of Hawaii: Why NASA Is Studying Islands' Volcanoes & ReefsHawaii's ecosystems are under scientific scrutiny this month.
-
The Best Health and Fitness GiftsLooking for a gift for someone who wants get fit or stay healthy? Live Science has rounded up some of the best ideas we've seen.
-
Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Rise in USThere is no known single cause of IBD. So why is the condition on the rise?
-
25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go AwaySome medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 25 that just won't go away.
-
How Many Adults in Each State Engage in All 5 Key Health Habits?There are five key habits that researchers have definitively linked with better health and a longer life. But few people are doing them.
-
Zika Virus: Microcephaly May Be 'Tip of the Iceberg' for Infant ProblemsPregnant women who become infected with Zika virus may be at risk not only for having a child with microcephaly, but also other serious problems in the fetus.
-
At Least 9 Pregnant Women in US Infected with Zika: CDCNine pregnant women in the U.S. have now been confirmed to have had Zika virus infections that they contracted through travel to places where the virus is spreading, U.S. health officials said today.
-
Why Menstruation Remains a Medical MysteryMenstruation happens monthly, but is studied rarely.
-
Eating the Placenta: Some Celebrities Do It, But Should You?"Yummy...PLACENTA pills!" Kourtney Kardashian wrote in a recent Instagram post. But is eating the placenta a good idea?
-
Stand for 2 Hours Every Workday, Panel SaysIf you work at a desk, you should try to stand up for a total of 2 hours during your work day, according to new advice.
-
Is Freezing Your Eggs Worth the Cost?Egg freezing is expensive, but for some women, it may be cheaper than alternative ways of getting pregnant later on. So at what age is egg freezing no longer cost-effective? A new study holds clues.
-
Kids Whose Ears Stick Out Are Cuter, Science ConfirmsIt's rough out there for kids whose ears stick out.
-
US Ebola Patient to Be Admitted to Maryland HospitalAnother U.S. healthcare worker who was working in Africa has tested positive for Ebola, and is returning to the U.S. for treatment, health officials say.
-
US Spike in Measles Cases Due to People Skipping VaccinationsThe sharp rise in measles cases in the U.S. infected with measles is due to people not being vaccinated against the disease, officials say.
