Health
Why Scientists Are Studying the Stray Dogs Living at Chernobyl
A new study is a first step toward understanding how radiation exposure might affect DNA
Kids Discover That EpiPens May Not Work in Space
After returning from space, the life-saving drug epinephrine had partially changed into poisonous benzoic acid
Artificial Sweetener Tied to Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
Erythritol was not proven to cause these health problems, but some experts recommend limiting intake
Bird Flu Causes the Death of an 11-Year-Old in Cambodia
A father and daughter both contracted avian influenza, the first cases in the country since 2014
This Man Underwent Brain Surgery 3,500 Years Ago
Researchers discovered a punctured skull below the floor of a home in what is now Israel
Patient Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant, Researchers Say
He is at least the third person cured in this way, which would likely be too risky for patients who don’t also have cancer
Scientists Are Injecting Alligator Genes Into Catfish
The technique could help prevent infections in the millions of pounds of farmed catfish raised for human consumption
Dead Fish and Chemical Smells Plague Ohio Community Two Weeks After Train Derailment
Health department officials will establish a clinic for residents experiencing symptoms
Opioid Overdose Treatment Might Soon Be Available Over the Counter
An FDA panel recommended the lifesaving nasal spray be distributed without a prescription
Male Birth Control Drug 'Stops Sperm in Their Tracks' in Study of Mice
The drug served as a quick-acting, temporary contraceptive with no noticeable side effects, researchers say
Eating Table Scraps and Raw Food May Help Protect Dogs Against Stomach Issues
New research finds a link between the foods puppies eat and their gut health later in life
CDC Includes Covid-19 Shots in Routine Immunization Schedule
The federal health agency updated its vaccination guidance for children and adults
'Superbugs' Could Kill Up to Ten Million Additional People Each Year by 2050
A new U.N. report warns that climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss are helping create pathogens that can evade our medications
As Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Health Officials Urge Caution
Transmission between minks has called attention to the potential risks to humans, though experts say not to panic
Michael J. Fox Reflects on Rise to Fame and Life with Parkinson's
A new documentary offers an intimate look at the actor and activist's story
Train Cars Carrying Toxic Chemicals Derail in Ohio
Black smoke rose from the site as officials released and burned chemicals to avert a potentially deadly explosion
The Seesawing History of Fad Diets
Since dieting began in the 1830s, the ever-changing nutritional advice has skimped on science
Radioactive Capsule Safely Recovered in Western Australia
After getting lost in transit, the capsule sat for days on the side of a road in the desert
The Scientific History of Cannabinoids
Hundreds of these cannabis-related chemicals, both natural and synthetic, now exist, and researchers want to know how they can hurt and help us
More Gay and Bisexual Men Could Soon Donate Blood
Since 1985, federal blood donor restrictions have barred many men who have sex with men from participating