Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg
What Is Ovulation?
Ovulation occurs when an egg moves from the ovaries into the fallopian tubes and is ready for fertilization.
A Woman Needed a New Hip Replacement Because of … a Dog Scratch
For one woman in the U.K., a dog scratch turned into a much bigger ordeal than she could've expected.
Here's What Happens When You Break Apart a Fidget Spinner & Swallow It
Whether fidget spinners really help kids focus is unclear, but one thing is for sure: Don't take the ball-bearing toy apart and swallow the pieces.
Why You Probably Shouldn't Waste Your Money on DNA-Based Diets
Sure, it seems like a good idea: Lose weight following a diet that's tailored to your own unique genetic makeup instead of trying a one-size-fits-all approach.
A Boy Scrapes His Elbow. One Week Later, Docs Find a Sea Snail in the Wound.
A scraped elbow may not seem like an unusual injury, but for one 11-year-old boy in California, his health took an odd turn after he fell and hurt his left elbow while exploring a tide pool.
Why You May Want to Avoid Drinking Piping-Hot Tea
A word of caution to tea lovers: Let your cuppa cool a bit before taking a sip.
Head and Heart: Migraines Linked to Heart Disease Risk
People who experience migraines may be more likely to develop cardiovascular problems, a new study from Denmark finds.
Probiotic Milk May Help Reduce the Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Drinking probiotic-rich milk during pregnancy may decrease a woman's risk of developing two pregnancy-related problems, a new study from Norway suggests.
His and Her Hookworm: Same Rash Strikes Couple on the Rear
A husband and wife returned home from a Caribbean cruise with identical souvenirs from their vacation: parasitic infections that caused itchy, red rashes on the couple's backsides.
Why Women Have the Survival Advantage in Times of Crisis
Women have a longer life expectancy than men do under normal circumstances, and now a new study from Denmark and Germany reveals that women also outlive men even in the worst of times.
Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy: Symptoms & Causes
When a woman sees blood on her underpants during pregnancy, it's typically a frightening and worrisome sign. But not all bleeding is a sign of trouble.
9 Surprising, Everyday Things That May Be Bad for You
Health risks can sometimes turn up in the most unexpected places.
The Bizarre Reason for a Man's Worsening Anxiety
A man's persistent and worsening anxiety had an unusual cause.
Footstrike Hemolysis: How Running Changed One Man's Blood Cells
Running long distances can be hard on the body, but as one ultramarathoner found out, it can also take a toll on an individual's red blood cells.
Brewing Health Benefits: Hot Tea May Lower Glaucoma Risk
Hot tea may do more than warm your insides: Drinking at least one cup of caffeinated tea a day may lower a person's risk for glaucoma, a new study suggests.
The Wrong Way to Pop a Pimple
A 23-year-old construction worker used a woodworking blade to remove what he called a pimple on his lower lip, developing a rare fungal infection afterward, a recent report of the man's case revealed
Man Develops Rare Infection 30 Years After First Exposure
An uncommon fungal infection appears to have lingered in one man's body for 30 years before making itself known in his brain.
