Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg
Pumpkin-Size 'Giant' Fibroid Removed from Woman's Uterus
How did a squash-size tumor grow in this woman's uterus?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which a person's own immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.
Just One Night of Poor Sleep May Add to Weight Gain, Muscle Loss
Skimping on just one night's sleep may lead to changes that could promote weight gain and muscle loss.
Yes, Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women. Here's Why.
Women who have gone on a diet alongside men may have noticed a frustrating outcome: The pounds seem to fall off the men, while stubbornly sticking to women.
Most People Don't Know This: Not Getting Enough Exercise Ups Your Cancer Risk
Getting too little exercise is tied to an increased risk of cancer — but according to a new study, most people in the U.S. don't know this.
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
Symtpoms, causes and treatments for macular degeneration.
'Good' Cholesterol May Be Bad for Some People
Having high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol, is usually considered positive. But that might not be true for everyone.
Syphilis: Symptoms & Treatment
Syphilis is the third most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Nearly 28,000 cases of the most contagious stages of the disease were reported to the CDC in 2016.
More Pregnant Women Are Having Heart Attacks. But Why?
Women who are pregnant may not spend much time worrying about their own hearts, but a new study suggests they should.
Gonorrhea: Symptoms & Treatment
Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. More than 468,000 cases of gonorrhea were reported to the CDC in 2016, although the number may be much higher.
This Woman Broke a Bone in Her Eye Socket by Blowing Her Nose Too Hard
A British woman who blew her nose a bit too hard didn't just end up with a snot-filled tissue.
Why Cancer Rates Are Higher in Flight Attendants
Flight attendants may have a higher risk of a number of cancers, a new study finds.
The Really Strange Way a Tick Bite Could Harm Your Heart (Hint: It Involves Red Meat)
People with a rare red meat allergy may have a higher risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
These Migraine Treatments Work. So Why Do Most Patients Skip Them?
Many people who experience migraines may not be taking advantage of behavioral treatments for the debilitating headaches, even if doctors recommend them.
Could Eating More Seafood Help Couples Conceive?
Eating seafood twice a week could up your odds of getting pregnant.
Aw, Shucks: How Oysters Gave One Man a Rare Bacterial Infection
A rare oyster-shucking hazard.
Pregnant Woman's 'Houdini' Brain Tumor Vanishes After She Delivers
Now you see it, now you don't.
This Woman's Kidney Fell into Her Pelvis Whenever She Stood Up: Here's Why
Generally, you can trust your organs to stay in one place, but that wasn't the case for a young woman in Michigan.
No, Having a Little Extra Fat Won't Make You Live Longer
If you dig through medical data on people's weight and risk of dying, you may spot something curious.
Can an Opioid Overdose Drug Help Stroke Patients Recover?
The same medication used to save lives by reversing opioid overdoses may also benefit nonopioid users
Poisoned by Bitter Squash, Two Women Lose Their Hair
Bitter squash leaves more than just a bad aftertaste.
What Makes an E-Cig Taste Good May Also Make It Toxic
With names like "Banana Pudding," "Blueberry Cinnamon-Streusel Muffin" and "Butter Crunch," the flavoring ingredients in electronic cigarettes sound not only harmless but immensely appealing.
No, One Sick Passenger Won't Infect Everyone on the Plane
Finally, some good news about airplane travel.
