HEALTH
Hay Fever Alert As Allergist Warns of 'Pollen Storm'
"It's going to be a very robust spring," Leonard Bielory warns.
Neuroscientists Warn of 'Cascading' Alzheimer's Risk From These Two Habits
The habits produce a "synergistic effect" on our risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and general cognitive decline.
Medicare Refusing to Pay for Cancer Scan Sparks Warning for Patients
Some women will be forced to pay up to $450 if they do end up getting extra scans related to breast cancer.
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment
The new technology may also help restore movement in paralyzed limbs.
Scientists Reveal Simple Trick for a Longer Life
The simple activity was associated with a 24 percent risk reduction for all-cause mortality.
Teachers and Family Dismissed My Cry for Help—It Was Almost Too Late
The diagnosis served as a beacon of validation.
California Has Plan for Dramatic Health Care Change
The state has previously introduced laws that would bring universal health care to residents, but so far, none have been successful.
Florida Man Discovers 'Severe' Migraines Were Caused by Tapeworm in Brain
Doctors believe he contracted the parasite due to his "habit of eating undercooked bacon."
Mosquito-Borne Diseases To See 'Increasingly Frequent Outbreaks' Worldwide
"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.
Scientific Breakthrough Could Tackle Depression and Heart Disease
Researchers in Finland have identified a "gene module" that contributes to the development of both diseases.
Woman Suddenly Loses Medicare Insurance in Middle of Cancer Treatment
The 67-year-old Charlotte resident said she was undergoing treatment for her stage 4 diagnosis when she received word that her Medicare had been terminated.
What Is 'Auto-Brewery Syndrome'? Man Whose Body Makes Alcohol Beats DUI Rap
Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) is a rare metabolic condition in which the stomach essentially turns carbs into booze.
Common Sweetener May Damage Gut and Cause Diarrhea
The synthetic additives could also be transforming otherwise healthy gut bacteria into dangerous agents of disease.
You've a Better Chance of Not Dying With a Female Doctor, Study Finds
An international team of researchers also found that patients treated by women physicians are less likely to be readmitted to hospital.
Medicaid Changes Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths, Study Warns
As the United States looks to reform its Medicaid and Medicare programs, lawmakers have proposed several updates to the healthcare options.
Aspirin Helps the Immune System Fight Cancer
The findings may offer a complementary mechanism for preventing the development and progression of various cancers.
Gut Microbiome Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Scientists Say
The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutic interventions or drugs to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists Reveal If Your Body Shape Puts You at Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Our body shape is determined by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and some types put you more at risk of developing cancer than others.
Scientists Reveal Secret to Making Intermittent Fasting Diets Work
Time-restrictive eating can be helpful as it is an easier diet plan for some people to follow than simply counting calories.
Sports Bras Have Unexpected Negative Effect on Workouts
Roughly 80 percent of women could be impacting their performance by wearing a too-tight sports bra, scientists say.
Racism May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Low-Calorie Diet Has Unexpected Effect on Aging
The relationship between our diet and how our bodies age might be more complicated than we once thought.
Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Massive Trader Joe's Recall
Trader Joe's is calling on customers who purchased Infinite Herbs Organic Basil to discard the product or return it to the store amid a salmonella outbreak.
Neuroscientists Discover Shapeshifting DNA Controls Memory Formation
The discovery transforms our understanding of how DNA functions as an on and off switch to control learning and memory, the researchers say.