HEALTH

Drones Are Dropping Sterilized Flies Over Ethiopia to Fight Disease

Drones Against Tsetse aims to diminish the next generation of disease-bearing insects.

17 Secret Slang Terms Your Doctor Might Be Using

You probably know a handful of medical terms—but what about Code Brown? Or incarceritis?

Psychologists Say Macho Behavior May Help Explain Men’s Shorter Lifespans

Cultural expectations of “manliness” include not complaining—even to the doctor.

Exercise Makes the Brains of Senior Citizens Look Younger, Study Finds

One more reason exercise is important at every age.

Scientists Find Neurological Basis of Risk-Taking Trait

Rats about to take a risk showed activity in a brain region called the nucleus accumbens.

When to Worry About Mercury in Seafood

Don't take the bait. A (reasonable) portion of fish isn't going to hurt you.

How Clean Are Your Contact Lenses?

New research suggests the eyes of contact wearers are inviting bacteria normally found on the skin.

Mindfulness Meditation May Help with Lower Back Pain

Participants in a clinical trial found that a practice called mindfulness-based stress reduction helped alleviate their lower back pain.

Monitor Your Own Health and Care With Apple's CareKit

The new open-source platform allows patients to track medical treatments and monitor their health.

BPA Substitute May Be as Bad as BPA

BPA-free plastic products may not be safe as you think.

Scientists Pinpoint Brain Cells That Signal When To Stop Eating

Lab mice with weakened synapses in their paraventricular nuclei just kept eating, and eating, and eating.

This Interactive Graphic Predicts How Many Years You Have Left to Live

Face your mortality with raw data.

For Kids, Two Breakfasts Are Less Likely to Cause Obesity Than No Breakfast at All

Kids who eat breakfast at home and a second breakfast when they get to school aren’t any more likely to become obese than those who eat a single breakfast.

Listening to Yourself Eat May Help You Lose Weight

They call it the "Crunch Effect."

8 Secrets for Saving Money on a Gym Membership

Staying fit doesn't have to break the bank.

Should You Drink Soda for an Upset Stomach?

Some people swear by drinking soda, especially ginger ale, to cure an upset stomach. But is soda ever the cure for your health woes?

Recurrent Miscarriages Linked to a Lack of Stem Cells

This research is the first step in creating a predictive test.

Nutritionists Reveal 9 Tips for Healthier Drinking Habits

We all know to drink lots of water and stay away from sugary soft drinks, but how else can we make better beverage choices?

This Device Promises to Help You Break Your Bad Posture Habit

Prana notifies you when you're slouching.

Nearly Half of Thailand's Monks Are Obese

According to a study, 42 percent of the monks suffered from high cholesterol and 23 percent had high blood pressure.

What Happens When You Wake Up Suddenly Unable to Swallow

Dysphagia can be a crippling condition, but current treatments are limited.

Quitting Cold Turkey Is the Most Effective Way to Stop Smoking, Study Finds

While stopping smoking gradually over time may be less uncomfortable, it’s also less effective.

New Report Reveals the Dangers of Natural Remedies

A patient guide published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association enumerates the risks of taking herbal supplements.

Vikings’ Parasites May Have Led to Lung Problems in Their Modern Descendants

Scientists say parasitic worms in the guts of Vikings may have made their modern descendants more vulnerable to lung issues.

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