A woman's bladder 'brewed' its own alcohol, tripping drug test By Rachael Rettner Microbes in the woman's bladder were fermenting sugar into alcohol, causing her to test positive on a urine drug test.
It's still too soon to call coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, WHO says By Rachael Rettner As the number of coronavirus cases reported outside of China continues to climb, the WHO said it's still too soon to declare the outbreak a pandemic.
Coronavirus cases spike in South Korea and Italy: Live updates on COVID-19 By Live Science Staff Here's everything you need to know about the new coronavirus from China, including how lethal it is, how you can catch it and what is being done to prevent widespread infections.
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 6: Mysteries of eating and drinking By Live Science Staff In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some of the mysteries surrounding a couple of things that we do every day — eating and drinking.
'Superspreader' in South Korea infects nearly 40 people with coronavirus By Nicoletta Lanese A woman in South Korea gave at least 37 people at her church COVID-19.
Is it dangerous to eat right before you swim? By Isobel Whitcomb That old adage has since kept countless children on the pool deck, watching forlornly as their friends splash around. But according to science, swimmers have nothing to worry about.
Hemophilia: Causes, symptoms & treatment By Cari Nierenberg One of the main risks of this rare blood disorder is internal bleeding into muscles, joints and soft tissue.
Coronavirus-stricken cruise ship passengers returned to US against CDC advice By Stephanie Pappas Fourteen passengers with coronavirus from the cruise ship The Diamond Princess were evacuated to the U.S. against CDC advice.
Your brain waves could predict if an antidepressant will work for you By Lucy Hicks A new study suggests a better way to match patients with depression to a medication.
Prostate cancer: Causes, symptoms & treatment By Kimberly Hickok Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men.
Despite a 'double-barreled' flu season, the vaccine is mostly doing its job By Rachael Rettner This year's flu shot is working relatively well to prevent influenza, particularly among children.
Specialized respirators are key to stopping spread of coronavirus to medical staff By Nicoletta Lanese Specialized respirators appear to protect medical staff against COVID-19, but they must be worn to work.
New coronavirus may spread through poop By Yasemin Saplakoglu Wash your hands after using the bathroom.
Coronavirus 'spike' protein just mapped, leading way to vaccine By Yasemin Saplakoglu The coronavirus uses this protein to invade human cells.
Coronavirus quarantine ends for some cruise ship passengers, sparking worries over virus spread By Rachael Rettner Nearly 500 passengers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship were released on Wednesday. But some experts worry they may not be free of the virus.
How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu? By Rachael Rettner How does the new coronavirus compare with the seasonal flu, and which should you most worry about?
How long can the new coronavirus last on surfaces? By Yasemin Saplakoglu The answer is unclear, but similar viruses can linger on surfaces for up to 9 days, according to a new study.
Why do women have orgasms? By Isobel Whitcomb There are a number of ideas about why the female orgasm happens.
Getting high on cannabis makes people vulnerable to 'false memories' By Nicoletta Lanese Can you trust an eyewitness while they're high, or should you wait until they sober up?
Flu season is getting weirder By Rachael Rettner Officials are seeing a new spike in flu activity as a second strain of flu hits on the heels of the first.
