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A Woman Was Hit By a Wave at the Beach. It Ruptured One of Her Arteries.
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman's beach vacation took an unexpected turn when she was hit so hard in the neck by a wave that it ruptured one of her arteries.
Drinking More Water Really Does Ward Off UTIs
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking an extra six glasses of water a day may reduce some women's risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study.
These People Drank Their Own Blood — for Science!
By Stephanie Pappas published
These volunteers quaffed blood for a good cause.
Blood Test Could Tell You What Time It Is In Your Body
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Tick tock, what says your body clock?
Heavy Metals May Pose Another Health Risk: Heart Disease
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study draws attention to an underappreciated risk of heavy metal exposure: heart disease.
If You Have Heart Disease, Too Much 'Good' Cholesterol May Be Harmful
By Tereza Pultarova published
When it comes to so-called good cholesterol, a new study suggests there could be truth to the phrase "too much of a good thing."
What Forehead Wrinkles Might Tell You About Your Heart Health
By Rachael Rettner published
No one likes getting wrinkles, but a new study suggests that some wrinkles may be more than just a sign of aging — they might signal heart disease risk.
Gut Bacteria Enzyme Can Transform a Blood Cell's Type
By Stephanie Pappas published
A or B blood can become type O, the universal donor, with the help of gut microbes.
This Blood Test Can Detect Brain Injuries, But Some Doctors Say It Might Be Pointless
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A new blood test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to detect brain injuries might reduce the number of potentially unnecessary brain scans, according to a new study.
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