Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg
Wolfing Down Meals May Lead to Weight Gain and Heart Woes
If your mother ever warned you to slow down because you eat too fast, she now has at least one good reason to support her case.
Bad Buzz: Bee Stinger Gets Stuck in Teen's Throat
One honeybee's stinger wound up in a pretty weird location: lodged in the back of a teen girl's throat, a recent report of the case reveals.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Extreme Morning Sickness
Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extreme form of morning sickness. It affects about 1 in 50 pregnant women.
Spicy Foods Trick the Brain to Use Less Salt
Fans of spicy foods might be doing their hearts a favor by adding more heat to their meals, a new study from China suggests.
8 awful parasite infections that will make your skin crawl
For doctors, trying to figure out whether a person has a parasitic infection is like solving a mystery with few clues or only vague ones.
9 New Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but it doesn't have to be.
Extremely Rare Case: Man's Artificial Hip Infected with 'Rabbit Fever'
A severe pain in one man's artificial hip joint turned out to be caused by an extremely rare bacterial infection, according to a new report of the man's case.
How Hockey Fans' Hearts React to Stressful Moments in the Game
There's nothing quite like the rush of seeing your favorite sports team pull off a win at the last second.
Doctors Remove More Than 100 Pieces of Metal from a Man's Stomach
Surgeons removed more than 100 pieces of metal of various shapes and sizes from the stomach of a man in France, according to a new report of the man's case.
Most Important Meal? Heart Risks Linked to Skipping Breakfast
Skipping breakfast on a regular basis may be harmful to your heart, a new study from Spain suggests.
Inhaled Toy Triggers 'Traffic Jam' in Lungs 40 Years Later
A 47-year-old British man who was being tested for lung cancer received some good, but unexpected, news...
Wasp Bite Gives Man a Heart Attack
A wasp bite turned into a major medical problem for a 45-year-old British man.
Child Nearly Dies After Taking Big Bite of Hot Dog
Taking a big bite of a hot dog nearly killed a 9-year-old boy in Turkey, but it was a rare heart disorder, not choking, that triggered the close call, a new case report reveals.
Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real?
Why Do Ticks Spread So Many Diseases?
There's a long list of diseases that you can get from a tick bite.
Marijuana's Popularity Among US Adults Continues to Grow. Here's Why
Marijuana's popularity among American adults is on the rise — and use of the recreational drug is expected to continue to increase, according to several surveys.
REM vs. Non-REM Sleep: The Stages of Sleep
Scientists once thought that sleep was a time when a person's brain and body shut down for the night. But now, researchers know that sleep is a highly active time.
Surprise Fertility Treatment: How a Cancer Drug Helped One Woman Get Pregnant
In a surprising case, a drug that is normally toxic to ovaries actually helped one woman get pregnant.
Eat Better, Live Longer? Small Food Changes Make a Difference
Making even small changes in your diet really can help you live longer, a new study shows.
Brewing Up a Longer Life: Drink Coffee, Studies Suggest
People who drink coffee live longer, new studies find.
Do Smokers' Lungs Heal After They Quit?
After a person quits smoking, the lungs can heal to a certain extent.
Too Much Tech Tied to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
People as young as college age are now showing early signs of developing the painful condition carpal tunnel syndrome, a new study suggests.
Pets Help in Hospitals, But Safety May Be Lacking
Policies for pet therapy programs in health care facilities may fall short in protecting the people and pets involved.
