DISEASE

Why Not Brushing Your Teeth Is So Bad For Your Health

Good oral hygiene affects your whole body.

Skipping Breakfast Could Be Bad for Your Heart

Make time to eat breakfast in the morning—your body will thank you.

CDC Traces Infectious Disease Outbreak in Seven States to Pet-Store Puppies

The 39 cases are connected to one chain of pet stores in Ohio.

10 Intriguing Facts About Joseph Lister

Get to know the pioneering doctor who's been called "the father of modern surgery" and the namesake of a popular mouthwash.

Why Autoimmune Diseases Cause the Body to Attack Itself

A new study explores the "runaway train" problem of lupus and other autoimmune conditions.

Floral-Scented Pesticide Lures Mosquitoes to Their Death

"It's like having an irresistible chocolate shop on every corner."

New Test Can Differentiate Between Tick-borne Illnesses

Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.

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Scientists Improve Drug Safety—for Penguins

People aren't the only ones threatened by drug-resistant microbes.

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia

Warning: We cropped most of the holes from the honeycomb image, but the story contains a photo of a dried lotus seed pod.

New Technique Can Spot a Heart Attack in the Making Long Before It Happens

Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., so this may be a game changer.

Don't Panic About the Plague

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

Scientists Zoom In on Genetic Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Identifying problematic gene variants could help researchers develop better treatments.

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How Experts Say We Should Stop a 'Zombie' Infection: Kill It With Fire

"I really don’t think it’s that crazy."

Parkinson’s Disease Has an Autoimmune Component, Study Finds

A new study links Parkinson’s to the body’s immune response to the accumulation of a certain protein.

One Bite From This Tick Can Make You Allergic to Meat

People bitten by the Lone Star tick can develop a sudden and dangerous allergy to pork, beef, and lamb.

Inexpensive 'Smell Test' Could Help Diagnose Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases

Nine out of 10 people with Parkinson's report a decreased sense of smell.

15 Useful Facts About Lyme Disease

Look out for the bull's-eye.

Scientists Use the Tweaked Genes of a Virus to Halt Vision Loss

They turned the virus's ability to invade cells into a delivery system for eyesight therapy.

New Cancer Treatment “Remembers” Tumors and Won’t Let Them Regrow

Blocking a molecule called LAP can train the immune system to attack cancer cells and remember them in case they try again.

Scientists Sequence DNA of Century-Old Pediatric Tumors

Understanding the genetic makeup of rare childhood cancers could lead to better treatments.

Pill Makes It Safer for People with Celiac Disease to Eat in Restaurants

A drug already on the market could help protect diners’ guts against small amounts of gluten, thereby reducing fears of cross-contamination.

Postbiotics May Prevent Diabetes in Obesity

Bacteria's physiology could potentially be used to make all kinds of new drugs.

New Test Uses Gene Editing Technology CRISPR to Detect Disease

SHERLOCK is fast, cheap, and can accurately detect infections like Zika virus and Dengue fever and even cancer-causing mutations.

Furry Friends Could Help Prevent Allergies and Obesity in Babies

A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

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