Friends with an Ex? Check Your Motives First, Science Says By Sara G. Miller published 7 August 17 Staying friends with an ex is a "very pervasive phenomenon," says one psychologist. But these friendships aren't always successful.
Oh, Brother! Guys Feel More Rivalry with Siblings By Sara G. Miller published 5 August 17 Why do some siblings get along while others are at each other's throats? Gender could play a role.
After Terrorist Attack, Too Much TV Can Be Harmful By Sara G. Miller published 4 August 17 Watching TV news coverage during terrorist events was associated with higher levels of post-traumatic stress and feelings of depression, a new study found.
Swipe Left for Sadness: Tinder Users Report More Distress By Sara G. Miller published 3 August 17 In a new study, Tinder users had lower levels of self-esteem and more body dissatisfaction than people who didn't use the dating app.
'Harry Potter' & the Deathly Obsession? Series May Help Fans Cope with Death By Sara G. Miller published 3 August 17 A new study suggests that for some, an obsession with the "Harry Potter" franchise may signal something darker: a greater awareness of death.
Penis Enlargement Surgery Leads to Man's Death: What Went Wrong? By Sara G. Miller published 2 August 17 A man in Sweden died during penis enlargement surgery, according to a new report of the case.
More Than Two-Thirds of Patients Have Leftover Opioids After Surgery By Sara G. Miller published 2 August 17 Most patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery don't take all of the prescribed pills, leaving leftover opioids that could be used inappropriately, a new review of studies finds.
Rare 'Balloon Syndrome' Causes Hedgehog to Puff Up Like a Beach Ball By Sara G. Miller published 31 July 17 What do you do when find a puffed-up, beach ball-size hedgehog? You take it to the vet to be deflated.
This Is How a Woman Died from a Tick-Borne Disease Without a Tick Bite By Sara G. Miller published 30 July 17 A woman in Japan died last year from a tick-borne disease — but she was never bitten by a tick.
Does Moderate Drinking Lower Your Risk of Diabetes? By Sara G. Miller published 27 July 17 Is alcohol good for your health or bad? With no shortage of contradictory findings, it's understandable if you're left feeling like you've had a little too much to drink.
Angelina Jolie's Facial Paralysis: What Is Bell's Palsy? By Sara G. Miller published 26 July 17 In a new interview, Angelina Jolie told Vanity Fair that she developed a condition called Bell's palsy in 2016. What is Bell's palsy?
Transgender Military Ban: 5 Facts That Rebut Trump’s Claims By Sara G. Miller published 26 July 17 President Donald Trump said today (July 26) that transgender individuals could not serve in the military.
How to Make Puffy Slime By Sara G. Miller published 26 July 17 Love to play stretchy taffy-like substances? Or are you inside on a rainy day with a hankering for getting your hands messy? Here's a recipe for making puffy, fluffy slime for you and your kids.
Drinking Water Database: Put in Your ZIP Code and Find Out What's in Your Water By Sara G. Miller published 26 July 17 What's in your drinking water? Whether you're wondering if your water is safe or just what that weird smell is, a new tool is now available that could help.
How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat By Sara G. Miller published 21 July 17 Washing down your bacon cheeseburger with a big, cold soda may trigger the body to store more fat than it would if you drank something without sugar, a new small study finds.
Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas? By Sara G. Miller published 20 July 17 Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).
Pregnant Women Can Do These 2 Things to Lower Odds of a C-Section By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 Women may have another reason to eat healthy and exercise during pregnancy: These behaviors may lower their odds of having a cesarean section, a new meta-analysis finds.
Yes, Dads Give Kids Less-Healthy Food: Here's Why By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 New research shows that dads really do make less-healthy choices when feeding the family — and this can take a toll on moms.
Here's Why Newborns Know to Move Toward Mom's Nipple By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 Newborn babies can't do much, but place them on their mom's chest and they'll instinctively gravitate to the nipple, to breast-feed.
Why Some Plant-Based Diets Are Healthier Than Others By Sara G. Miller last updated 3 November 22 Eating a plant-based diet is good for your health — but some plant-based diets are better than others, a new study that spanned nearly three decades finds.
Pacemaker Data to Be Used as Trial Evidence: What Could It Show? By Sara G. Miller published 17 July 17 A judge in Ohio recently ruled that the data from the pacemaker of a man accused of arson could be used at his trial, according to news reports.
Doctors Discover 27 Contact Lenses in Woman's Eye By Sara G. Miller published 17 July 17 Doctors in England recently removed 27 contact lenses from a woman's eye, according to a new case report.