Low-Fat Bacon? Scientists Use CRISPR to Breed Petite Piglets By Sara G. Miller published 23 October 17 A group of scientists in China has successfully modified the genes of pigs to create a slimmer swine.
California Bill: What Is Water Cremation? By Sara G. Miller published 19 October 17 People in California no longer need to decide between being buried or cremated when they die. On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will allow for new option called "water cremation."
Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Is on the Rise By Sara G. Miller published 18 October 17 Cases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.
Infection with Rare Virus Traced to Teen's Pet Rats By Sara G. Miller published 12 October 17 A mother and her daughter in Tennessee were infected with a virus rarely seen in the United States, and the culprit seems to be pet rats.
Monsters and Zombies? Nope, Americans Are Most Afraid of the Government By Sara G. Miller published 12 October 17 This year, the scariest Halloween costumes could be corrupt government officials or polluted water — at least according to a new survey ranking the top fears of Americans.
Frankie Muniz's Ministrokes: What Are Transient Ischemic Attacks? By Sara G. Miller published 11 October 17 In an interview on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Monday (Oct. 9), actor Frankie Muniz revealed he's had "a fair amount of ministrokes."
One Direction Concert Goer Screamed So Hard She Ended Up with Collapsed Lungs By Sara G. Miller published 11 October 17 When the boy band One Direction sang about trying to "scream out my lungs," in their ballad "Moments," they likely weren't expecting anyone to take the lyrics literally.
Diet Tweaks Could Ease Runner's Diarrhea By Sara G. Miller published 9 October 17 If you're a long-distance runner, it may be an all-too-familiar scenario: You're partway through your run when your stomach starts to cramp and you need to find a bathroom — immediately.
Why Sexual Assault Victims Wait to Speak Out By Sara G. Miller published 9 October 17 Last week, The New York Times reported that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had reached at least eight settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact.
Plague Spreads in Madagascar: What's Causing This Deadly Outbreak? By Sara G. Miller published 6 October 17 More than 30 people in Madagascar have died from an outbreak of the plague, and nearly 200 have fallen ill since August, according to news reports.
Tiny Acrobat: Louse Photographed Flipping and Twirling By Sara G. Miller published 4 October 17 Doctors in Mexico snapped a stunning photo of an acrobatic arthropod flipping and twirling. But the critter was far from a medical marvel — rather, the crab-shaped parasite was a lowly pubic louse.
Crying for Power? Your Tears Could Generate Electricity By Sara G. Miller published 4 October 17 What do egg whites and human tears have in common? According to a new study from Ireland, both materials can generate electricity, thanks to an enzyme they contain.
Diet of Lamb and Cheerios Leads to Boy's Vision Loss By Sara G. Miller published 3 October 17 One boy's vision problems and odd changes to his eyes turned out to be caused by a highly restrictive diet, according to a new report of the boy's case from Canada.
Tom Petty's Death: What Is Cardiac Arrest? By Sara G. Miller published 3 October 17 Musician Tom Petty died last night (Oct. 2) at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, where he had been put on life support following a cardiac arrest, according to news reports.
Cloudy with a Chance of Seafood? Fish Fall from Sky in Mexico By Sara G. Miller published 2 October 17 The weather forecast for the coastal city of Tampico Mexico on Sept. 28 may have called for light rain; instead, it got light rain with a side of fish.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Diagnosis: Breast Cancer By the Numbers By Sara G. Miller published 28 September 17 Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced today (Sept. 28) on Twitter that she has breast cancer.
Meditation Could Play a Role in Heart Disease Prevention, Experts Say By Sara G. Miller published 28 September 17 Meditation may help ward off heart disease, experts say.
Less Than Half of Americans Got Their Flu Shots Last Year By Sara G. Miller published 28 September 17
Toddler Swallows 28 Buckyballs: Why These Magnets Are So Dangerous By Sara G. Miller published 26 September 17 A Colorado toddler narrowly avoided surgery after she swallowed 28 Buckyball magnets, according to news reports.
Liposuction Nearly Turns Deadly for One Woman By Sara G. Miller published 25 September 17 A liposuction procedure turned nearly deadly for a 45-year-old woman in England, according to a new report of her case.
Kids Who See Hollywood Gunplay More Likely to Use Guns By Sara G. Miller published 25 September 17 Children who watch movies that include gun violence may be more likely to use guns themselves, a new study finds.
One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana, Study Finds By Sara G. Miller published 25 September 17
There's Meth-Laced 7Up in Mexico By Sara G. Miller published 22 September 17 Reports of methamphetamine-laced 7Up in Mexico have prompted Arizona health officials to warn travelers about the potential contamination, according to news reports.
Parasite From Contact Lens Causes Woman to Lose Vision in One Eye By Sara G. Miller published 21 September 17 A woman in Australia lost vision in her left eye due to a decade-long parasite infection, the Daily Mail reported yesterday (Sept. 20).
Teen Dies from 'Rapunzel Syndrome': Why Do People Eat Their Hair? By Sara G. Miller published 21 September 17 A 16-year-old girl in England died from an extremely rare condition called Rapunzel syndrome, according to news reports.
