Zesty Zucchini? Indulgently Named Veggies More Appealing By Sara G. Miller published 12 June 17 A new study finds that serving up vegetables with tantalizing names could get people to eat more veggies.
Do Fidget Spinners Contain Lead? What Parents Should Know By Sara G. Miller published 9 June 17 An unofficial report may be stoking fears that fidget spinners, the hottest toy of the year, could contain dangerous amounts of lead.
FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First By Sara G. Miller published 8 June 17 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today (June 8) that it has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals, a drug company, remove the opioid painkiller Opana ER from the drug market.
How Your Belly Fat Is Linked to Your Immune System By Sara G. Miller published 7 June 17 You may not love your belly fat, but the large sheet of fat that stretches across your abdomen serves a purpose.
Death by Vampire Bat: How Rabies Kills By Sara G. Miller published 7 June 17 A man in Brazil died of rabies in May after being bitten by a vampire bat.
George & Amal Clooney's Twins: How Can You Get 1 Boy and 1 Girl? By Sara G. Miller published 6 June 17 George and Amal Clooney are the parents of twins: Amal Clooney gave birth to a boy and a girl today (June 6), People Magazine reported.
Marijuana for Menstrual Cramps? New York Considers Medical Option By Sara G. Miller published 6 June 17 Women with menstrual cramps in New York State may soon have a new option for easing their monthly pains: medical marijuana.
The Science of Jet Lag: 5 Surprising Findings By Sara G. Miller published 5 June 17 Nothing can throw off the start of a fun vacation faster than jet lag.
Get Gutsy About Your Digestive Health By Sara G. Miller published 3 June 17 Gut health affects everyone, whether they have a chronic condition or an occasional tummy ache.
When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological Clock By Sara G. Miller published 2 June 17 Want to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.
Why You Should Chew Gum Until You Fart After a C-Section By Sara G. Miller published 30 May 17 Among the difficult things a woman has to do after having a C-section — from tending to her stitches to learning to breastfeed — now there's a recommendation that's a little easier: chew gum.
Shopping Hungry? Psychology Trick Could Stifle Bad Food Choices By Sara G. Miller published 26 May 17 It's a scenario you've probably experienced: You go to the supermarket hungry, and you end up with a shopping cart filled with foods you probably wouldn't buy if you weren't feeling famished.
From 'Magic' Mushrooms to Meth: The ER Rates for Drug Users By Sara G. Miller published 24 May 17 Alcohol and marijuana may be the most commonly used recreational drugs in the world, but magic mushrooms appear to be the safest, a new survey finds.
Less Than 1 Drink Per Day May Raise Your Breast Cancer Risk By Sara G. Miller published 23 May 17 Women who can't wait to have their glass of wine at the end of the day, take note: A new report concludes that even one small drink daily can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer.
New Sunscreen Recommendations for 2017: Here's What to Look For By Sara G. Miller published 23 May 17 Not all sunscreens are created equal: Nearly three-quarters of sunscreens are either ineffective or contain chemicals that could harm your health, a new report finds.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Sunscreen By Sara G. Miller published 23 May 17 A stroll down the sunscreen aisle can be a stressful experience. Here's what to keep in mind.
Why Women Vary So Much in What They Find Offensive By Sara G. Miller published 19 May 17 What women think of as an intrusive behavior on the part of men in one country may be different in another country.
'Crypto' Parasite Top Culprit for Pool-Related Illnesses By Sara G. Miller published 18 May 17 If you got sick from swimming in a pool last summer, there's a good chance it was due to a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium.
How Does 'Kinetic' Sand Work? By Sara G. Miller published 18 May 17 A mesmerizing material called "kinetic sand," which can be molded like clay but also somehow feels silky, is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
Teen's Death: How Caffeine Can Kill a Healthy Person By Sara G. Miller published 16 May 17 A teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.
Can a 'Poop Transplant' Change Your Weight? By Sara G. Miller published 11 May 17 Studies in mice have garnered attention for a remarkable result: When the feces of one mouse was transplanted to another mouse, the recipient mouse either gained or lost weight.
Wedding Fireworks Ruptured Man's Eardrums By Sara G. Miller published 10 May 17 Celebratory fireworks at a wedding led to the rupturing of both of a man’s eardrums, according to a brief report of the man's case.
Why Fitness (Not Just How Much You Exercise) Matters in Cancer Risk By Sara G. Miller published 9 May 17 A person's overall cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to his or her risk of developing precancerous polyps in the colon, which can grow into colon cancer, a new study from Singapore found.
Celiac Disease Linked to Higher Risk of Pneumonia By Sara G. Miller published 9 May 17 People with celiac disease may face an increased risk of pneumococcal infections, a new meta-analysis finds.