HEALTH

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.

Dirty Money: The Cash In Your Wallet Is a Magnet for Germs

You may want to wash your hands after reading this.

Florida Still Needs Volunteer Nurses to Help at Hurricane Irma Shelters

Governor Rick Scott has issued a last-minute plea for nurses who are willing to ride out the storm at one of the hundreds of shelters that have been set up in order to assist those with special medical needs

This Virtual Reality Game Is Designed to Help Scientists Spot Dementia

Sea Hero Quest can generate the same amount of data in two minutes as they'd get from five hours of lab-based tests, its creators say.

Unemployed and Looking for Work? Think Twice Before Taking Just Any Job

A new study shows that accepting a bad job after a period of unemployment can actually heighten physical stress.

7 Surprising Facts About the Breast

Smoking can cause breasts to droop, but breastfeeding doesn't.

This Updated Pegboard Game Helps Stroke Victims Relearn Motor Skills

One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.

Drink Four Cups of Coffee a Day and You Could Live Longer, Study Says

Don't feel guilty about pouring that fourth cup.

Why Autoimmune Diseases Cause the Body to Attack Itself

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

No, You Won't Get Warts From Touching a Toad

But you will get them by not wearing flip-flops in a gym shower.

‘Good’ Cholesterol May Not Be So Great After All

A new Danish study links high HDL with higher, not lower, mortality risk.

Think You Might Be Depressed? Google Can Now Help You Figure It Out

The tech giant has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to offer users a confidential self-assessment quiz.

Animal Food Allergies May Be More Common Than We Think

Diagnosing and treating allergies can look the same, whether the patient is a kitten or a kid.

Here's How to Tell If You Damaged Your Eyes Watching the Eclipse

After the sky show, "my eyes hurt" spiked as a Google search.

New Test Can Differentiate Between Tick-borne Illnesses

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

Google Can Warn You When Your Allergies Are About to Go Haywire

The search engine is partnering with The Weather Channel to integrate pollen-count data in your allergy-related searches.

Supermarket Introduces 'Quiet Hour' to Help Customers With Autism Feel at Ease

The lights will be dimmed and sound will be reduced to help customers avoid sensory overload.

How Louisville Used GPS to Improve Residents' Asthma

A study with 1200 sensors mounted to inhalers can help the city reshape its air quality policies.

11 Interesting Facts About Lymph Nodes

Though you might not often think about them, lymph nodes are crucial for your immune system.

People With Limited Mobility Can Now Use Amazon Alexa to Control Exoskeletons

"Alexa, I'm ready to walk."

German Doctors May Soon Prescribe Parasite Eggs

Helminthic therapy is unproven for many conditions and is currently illegal in most countries.

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Why Fiber Is Good for Your Gut Health

It all goes back to bacteria.

How You Instagram Can Reveal Whether or Not You’re Depressed, Study Says

Mentally healthy people love Valencia, apparently.

Insomniacs Are Swearing By This "Sleepy" Body Lotion

Lush's body lotion is popular, but can it really help you catch some z's?

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