Latest articles by Joe Brownstein
Heart disease: Types, prevention and treatments
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and encompasses a range of conditions. But are there ways to avoid it?
Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements Loaded with Illicit Drugs
Two or more lab-made drugs were found in 61 'herbal' supplements they tested by researchers.
The Accuracy of Fitness Bands: How 7 Trackers Stack Up
Fitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular, but do these wearable devices actually do what they claim? Researchers in Iowa put 7 commercial fitness trackers to the test.
Fitness Trackers May Help Older People Lose Weight
People who used a fitness tracker to help their weight loss efforts lost more weight and kept it off, compared with people who didn't use the devices, a new study shows.
Vaccination Messages May Backfire, Study Finds
Public health messages aimed at increasing vaccination rates may actually make parents less likely to vaccinate their children, new research finds.
Cold Weather, Temperature Changes Tied to Stroke Risk
The weather may influence people's risk of stroke, a new study finds.
Kick the Habit: 10 Scientific Quit-Smoking Tips
Quitting smoking is a healthy step, but it can be exceedingly difficult. Here's a look at the science-proven tips that can make quitting easier.
Autism Drug Shows Promise in Animal Studies
A drug called bumetanide aimed at eliminating autism symptoms in people with certain forms of the condition is showing promise in the early stages of research.
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific Gene
People who have a certain variant of a gene may face an increased risk of Parkinson's disease if they are exposed to pesticides, according to a new study.
Sperm's 'Swimming Pool' May Affect Health of Offspring
Far from being simply a "swimming pool" for sperm, seminal fluid may play a key role in the health of a male's offspring, according to a new study in mice.
Fish Oil Levels Linked with Bigger Brains
Women with higher levels of fish oil in their blood tend to have larger brains, a new study says.
Marijuana vs. Alcohol: Which Is Really Worse for Your Health?
The debate over whether alcohol or marijuana is worse for health has been reignited by comments President Barack Obama made in a recent interview. Here's a look at what science has to say.
Real-Life Smoking Caterpillar Uses Nicotine as Defense
While the new finding may not push Alice's hookah-smoking insect from its psychedelic pedestal, this caterpillar is pretty snazzy, as it puffs out nicotine to ward off hungry wolf spiders.
'Reverse Vaccine' May Fight Type 1 Diabetes
An experimental treatment protects the insulin-producing cells in Type 1 diabetes sufferers, researchers say.
11 Surprising Facts About Placebos
Placebos are sometimes explained as "dummy" treatments that don't have health benefits. However, the placebo effect is crucial to researchers' understanding of whether medications work.
Energy Drinks Linked with Heart Problems
Energy drinks may negatively affect heart rhythm and blood pressure, according to a new study.
Kids Boost Activity Level When Around Active Friends
Children's friends have a big influence on how active they are, a new study finds.
