HEALTH

Study Finds Premature Babies Harbor Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Researchers have recently learned that premature babies are already infected with dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria.

There May Be Health Benefits to Having a Younger Sibling, Study Finds

Yep, even if they're a horrible nuisance.

You Might Be Flossing All Wrong

You might want to change up your daily hygiene routine.

New App Analyzes Tweets to Prevent Food Poisoning Outbreaks

Geographic concentrations of terms like “#upsetstomach” and “i’m sick great” can clue health departments in to areas of likely contamination.

Overgrowth of Gut Bacteria Linked to Childhood Stunting

To better understand the causes of this condition, researchers studied 103 children living in an urban slum of Mirpur, Dhaka, and tested their breath for hydrogen.

6 Benefits of Incorporating Mindfulness at Work

Stressed at work? Yoga or meditation can make the office a happier place.

Tiny Hooks Keep UTI Bacteria From Being Flushed Out When You Pee

The discovery may change the way the infections are treated.

6 Reasons You Should Get More Sleep (And What to Do If You Can't)

Dr. Alon Avidan, head of the Sleep Disorders Center at UCLA, explains the science behind your slumber.

9 Ways to Live a Really Long Time, According to the Oldest People Ever

The world's oldest people might be hiding the most literal of life hacks—the secrets to living a really long time.

England Is Building New Communities That Promote Healthy Living

The new towns will include plenty of green spaces for outdoor exercise and dementia-friendly streets.

Obesity May Be Linked To a Weaker Memory, Study Finds

The study found that participants with high body mass indexes performed worse on a memory test than those with lower BMIs.

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Retired Soccer Player Brandi Chastain Plans to Donate Her Brain to Science

Chastain hopes her brain can provide researchers with important information on a common form of soccer-related brain damage.

7 Tips for Healthier Teeth

Almonds are not your friend.

Study Shows Happiness Can Trigger 'Broken Heart Syndrome'

The heart condition is often precipitated by upsetting events like the loss of a spouse.

App Can Help Non-Doctors Determine Cause of Death

Mortality data is incredibly important for public health, but records are woefully insufficient in many parts of the world.

Light Pollution May Keep Us Awake, Study Finds

In a large, eight-year survey, people exposed to more light pollution reported higher rates of sleep problems.

First In-Human Trial of Malaria Vaccine Shows Some Promise

It didn't prevent the disease, but it did delay parasitemia and produced a "robust immune response.”

Higher Education Levels May Be Lowering Dementia Rates

It appears that the risk of dementia is actually decreasing in the U.S.—and one of the biggest contributing factors may be an increasingly educated population.