Latest articles by Rachael Rettner
Flu shot facts and side effects
The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
Dogs will never speak human. Here's why.
The findings mean that dogs may be similar to human infants in their word processing abilities.
Here's What a Single Milkshake Does to Your Blood Vessels
A chocolate milkshake may be bliss for your taste buds, but it's not so good for your blood vessels.
Herbal Supplement Controversy: Did NY Investigation Use the Right Tests?
Law officials have accused major retailers of selling store-brand herbal supplements that do not contain the listed ingredients, but now some scientists are questioning those conclusions.
Consumers 'Flying Blind' When Purchasing Dietary Supplements, Expert Says
Even after the FDA identifies supplements that contain prohibited drugs, it does not always recall them.
Red Yeast Rice Supplements Likely Damaged This Woman's Liver
A woman in Michigan developed sudden liver damage after taking a red yeast rice supplement, doctors reported.
Woman's Liver Problems Tied to Her Turmeric Supplement
For one woman in Arizona, taking a turmeric supplement may have triggered an uncommon liver problem.
Dietary Supplements Fuel Bad Health Habits
People who take dietary supplements may ironically make worse health choices than those who don't.
Dieters May Unknowingly Buy Dangerous Weight Loss Supplements
Dangerousdietary supplements continue to be sold and consumed in significant amounts in the United States.
Vitamin E May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in Men
Vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Supplements Don't Prevent Depression, Study Finds
Preventing depression isn't as simple as taking a dietary supplement every day, a new study suggests.
Dietary Supplement Ingredient Linked to Miscarriages, FDA Warns
Supplements with this ingredient are often marketed for enhanced memory or focus, increased energy or weight loss, the FDA said.
Staying hydrated may reduce the risk of heart failure
Drinking enough fluids is important for numerous bodily functions, including helping the heart pump blood more easily.
High Vitamin D Levels Linked with Better Fitness
There's yet another reason to make sure you're getting enough vitamin D.
Women Receive Abortion Pills By Mail As Part of New Study
Some U.S. women will receive abortion pills by mail as part of a study on whether these abortions, which don't involve going to an abortion clinic, can be done safely.
Type 2 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Reference Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
Fact-Checking Trump: Can Abortions Really Happen on the 'Final Day' of Pregnancy?
Experts say this is very unlikely and does not accurately reflect the reality of abortions in the United States.
'Abortion Pill' Gets New Label: 5 Things to Know About Mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has approved changes to the label for mifepristone, also known as "the abortion pill." Here are the facts about the drug.
Fetuses Have Memories
Researchers have found evidence for short-term memory in 30 week old fetuses
Is a 'fetal heartbeat' really a heartbeat at 6 weeks?
What exactly do we mean when we talk about a "fetal heartbeat" at six weeks of pregnancy?
Can Energy Drinks Cause Miscarriages?
The effect of caffeine on miscarriage is still uncertain, experts say.
Strength Exercise: Everything You Need to Know
Strength exercises, such as weight lifting, push-ups and crunches, work your muscles by using resistance.
First 'Monkeypox' Case Reported in UK. Why You Shouldn't Worry
A rare disease that's related to smallpox has shown up in the United Kingdom for the first time.
