Latest articles by Lauren Cox
Carb-Cutting Diets Found to Burn Most Calories
Can eating a certain type of diet help you burn more calories, around the clock?
Q&A: The Bladder Infection Superbug, Explained by the Doctor Who Discovered Its Spread
My Health News Daily spoke with Dr. Johnson about the rise of superbug E. coli ST131, and what we can do to stop it.
Salmonella's Secret: A Chemical That Isn't Only in Corpses
A new study sheds light on why salmonella is so hard to beat.
'Stealth Transmitters' of the Flu Activate Different Genes
The symptom-free volunteers showed activity in genes performing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.
Kids of Older Dads Face Brain Health Risks
Researchers found mutations in the offspring that weren't present in either parent.
Take Heart! A Good Marriage Protects Even After a Bypass
Heart patients lived longer if they were married.
5 Experts Answer: What Are the Most Dangerous Items in a Home?
MyHealthNewsDaily asked ER doctors what puts people in danger in their own homes.
The Best Apps for Your Health, Part 1: Calorie Counters
MyHealthNewsDaily asked health and fitness experts for their opinions on popular apps.
The Best Apps for Your Health, Part 2: Sleep Trackers
MyHealthNewsDaily asked a variety of health and fitness experts for their opinions on what works and what doesn't among the popular apps of 2011.
Acne: What Causes It and How Can it Be Treated?
Teens might suffer the most, but anyone can develop acne.
Supreme Court Case Could Significantly Change Vaccine Lawsuits
A vaccine injury case now before the Supreme Court could drastically change how patients sue vaccine manufacturers in this country.
Weight Lifting Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Avoid Dreaded Malady
Contrary to decades of doctors' advice, a new study has found that a weight lifting may not put women at risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
5 Experts Answer: Does Antibacterial Gel Work as Well as Washing Your Hands?
The consensus? Washing your hands with soap and water is better.
Experts Answer: How Do You Tell if Someone Has an Eating Disorder?
The diagnosis of any mental illness should be left to professionals, but experts said there are some signs to look for.
The Drug Talk: 7 New Tips for Today's Parents
Experts in drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation gave MyHealthNewsDaily some helpful tips for parents to help children avoid drugs, or stop using them.
5 Most Likely Real-Life Contagions
Here are the top 5 pathogens that are most similar to the fictional disease in Contagion.
Does Everyone Need Fluoride Toothpaste?
Fluoride can prevent tooth decay, but does everyone need to use it?
New Clue to Constant Sexual Arousal in Women
Woman with a condition called persistant genital arousal disorder suffer from contant, uncomfortable feelings of sexual arousal. Now researchers say they may have found the disorder's cause.
Deadliest Skin Cancer Hides in Plain Sight, Study Finds
Nodular melanoma can look different from other melanomas, and can also be more deadly.
4 Experts Answer: Is Milk Really Healthy for You?
We asked nutrition experts: Is milk good or bad for you?
5 Experts Answer: Is Caffeine Bad for Kids?
MyHealthNewsDaily asks the experts to answer questions about your health. This week, we asked doctors: Does caffeine harm kids?
Why Is Too Much Salt Bad for You?
Most people's diets contain too much salt, but what exactly does salt do to your health?
