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October 27, 2015

Brain-eating amoeba found in water supply of New Orleans suburb

Scientists have found a rare and deadly amoeba in the water supply of a Louisiana parish where a child died last month from a brain infection caused by the microscopic organism, according to state health officials.

October 27, 2015

Asthma, Acid Reflux: What's the Connection?

Of the 15 million Americans who have asthma, as many as 50 to 80 percent also have acid reflux. We talk to some allergy and GI docs to uncover the correlation 

October 27, 2015

Talking about sex during sex is good for intimacy

Getting comfortable with communicating about sex may translate to benefits in the bedroom — especially if the lines of communication are open during the act

October 27, 2015

Benefits of drinking green tea

Tea consumption has long been regarded as a healthy dietary habit.  This idea has been widely accepted without much scientific evidence, until recently, when scientists began to investigate the chemical components of tea and how they affect our health

October 27, 2015

Survey Says Condom Use Routine for U.S. Teens, Not Adults

U.S. teens are not as reckless as some people might think when it comes to sex, and they are much more likely to use condoms than people over 40

October 27, 2015

Decoding common medical terms

Fret no longer: This handy dictionary demystifies the most common jargon you’ll hear from the people in the white coats—and can stave off a serious case of misunderstanding

October 27, 2015

Flu Shot Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk

Middle-aged and older adults who get the flu vaccine may be less likely to suffer a first-time heart attack in the following year than those who skip the shot

October 27, 2015

Magic Mushrooms May Ease Anxiety of Cancer, Study Finds

The hallucinogen psilocybin - known by the street name magic mushrooms - may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

October 27, 2015

Oregon’s ‘Most Tattooed Man’ Injects Ink Into Own Eyes

A Portland, Ore., man who is known for having more than 98 percent of his body covered in tattoos, has injected ink into both of his eyes—by himself

October 27, 2015

Toenails May Show Risk for Lung Cancer

Your toenails may hold clues to your risk of developing lung cancer, a new study finds