Health News - 2017 Science and Medicine Articles

How Brain's 'Helper Cells' Could Contribute to Schizophrenia

July 21, 2017 | Article

Brain cells called glial cells from people with schizophrenia are highly dysfunctional, a new study finds.
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Be Cautious of Birth Control Apps, Experts Say

July 21, 2017 | Article

An app approved as contraception in Europe may not be as foolproof as advertised.
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How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat

July 21, 2017 | Article

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.
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How 'Bad' Gut Bacteria Can Change Their Evil Ways

July 21, 2017 | Article

The idea that gut bacteria can either be "good" or "bad" may not tell the whole story.
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Did Oxygen Therapy Really 'Reverse' Child's Brain Damage? Experts Are Skeptical

July 21, 2017 | Article

Two doctors claim to have used controversial oxygen treatments to reverse brain damage in a 2-year-old, but other experts are very skeptical of the claim.
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Don't Believe the Spin: Fidget Spinners Have No Proven Benefits

July 21, 2017 | Article

There is no evidence that fidget spinners offer any benefits for ADHD, autism or anxiety, a small new review study reveals.
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The Science of Cooking Oils: Which Are Really the Healthiest?

July 21, 2017 | Article

There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But which are really the healthiest? We talked to nutrition experts and took a deep look at what's in these oils. Here's what we found.
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