Personality By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Personality — it's what makes you, you. But what traits make up a person's personality? Can personality be changed? To keep up with research on personality, check here for the latest news.
Immune System By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 When it comes down to it, it's your immune system versus the world.
Nervous System By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 If you're reading this, your nervous system is online.
Anxiety By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Here's the latest news on the science of anxiety, who it impacts and possible treatments.
Opioids By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Here's the latest news on the science of opioids, who they impact and possible treatments.
Carbohydrates By Sara G. Miller published 1 February 18 Carbohydrates — love 'em or hate 'em, you can't live without them.
How Do You Die from the Flu? By Sara G. Miller published 18 January 18 This year's flu season is off to a killer start — literally.
Surgeon Left Scalpel in Veteran's Abdomen, Lawsuit Claims By Sara G. Miller published 17 January 18 A veteran in Connecticut is suing a Veterans Affair Hospital, claiming that someone left a scalpel handle inside of his abdomen after surgery, according to news reports.
Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis? By Sara G. Miller published 9 January 18 Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last summer, according to news reports.
How Do You Survive Nuclear War? The CDC Is About to Tell You By Sara G. Miller published 4 January 18 Do you know what to do in the event of a nuclear detonation? If not, don't worry: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is giving a talk next week on just that topic.
Compound in Marijuana Appears Safe and Nonaddictive, WHO Says By Sara G. Miller published 15 December 17 A compound in marijuana appears to be relatively safe and nonaddictive, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
John Mayer's Emergency Surgery: How Common Is Appendicitis? By Sara G. Miller published 5 December 17 Singer-songwriter John Mayer went to the hospital this morning (Dec. 5) for an emergency appendectomy, or surgery to remove his appendix.
Raw Milk Contaminated with Bacteria in Up To 4 States, CDC Warns By Sara G. Miller published 21 November 17 If you consumed raw milk in past six months, you may need antibiotics.
How Did an Opera Singer Hit the Highest Note Ever Sung at the Met? By Sara G. Miller published 21 November 17 It's a note so high it may register as more of a squeak to some: a high A above high C.
Why a Woman's Wrists Glowed with Gold Filaments on an X-Ray By Sara G. Miller published 8 November 17 It's a medical treatment that Louis XIV, the French king who presided over the gold-drenched Palace of Versailles, might have liked.
Outbreak in Uganda: What Is the Marburg Virus? By Sara G. Miller published 7 November 17 Three people in Uganda and Kenya have died from an extremely rare and deadly disease caused by the Marburg virus, the World Health Organization reported today (Nov. 7). What is the Marburg virus?
Lay Off 'Pot Cures Cancer' Claims, FDA Warns By Sara G. Miller published 2 November 17 Medical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.
Woman Sues Sephora — Can You Get Herpes from Lipstick? By Sara G. Miller published 31 October 17 A California woman is suing the makeup store Sephora because she claims that she contracted oral herpes from a "tester" tube of lipstick, TMZ reported yesterday (Oct. 30).
Yes, You Really Can 'Overdose' on Candy — or at Least One Type By Sara G. Miller published 31 October 17 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a message for candy-lovers: "As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy — or, more precisely, black licorice."
'Dancing with the Dead' Ritual Could Help Plague Spread By Sara G. Miller published 26 October 17 The current plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed more than 100 people, and officials say that a centuries-old tradition may increase the risk of further spread, according to news reports.
Don't Stick Magnets in Your Nose: Boy's Case Shows Risks By Sara G. Miller published 25 October 17 Magnets can be dangerous toys for children — if swallowed, they can stick together, creating holes in the body, and lead to a medical emergency.
Woman's Scalp Was Torn from Her Head in Horrifying Accident By Sara G. Miller published 25 October 17 In an awful accident, a woman in Japan had her entire scalp pulled off her head, according to a new report of the woman's case.
Summer Shedding: 'Hair Loss' Searches Peak in Warmer Months By Sara G. Miller published 25 October 17 Do humans have a shedding season? According to an analysis of Google searches for "hair loss," that may be the case: A new study finds that these searches spike in the summer and fall.
'Eye' Can't Look: 9 Eyeball Injuries That Will Make You Squirm By Sara G. Miller published 24 October 17 Injuries to eyeballs might make you want to squirm and cover your eyes, but these icky accidents and odd occurrences can also be illuminating.
