How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat By Sara G. Miller published 21 July 17 Washing down your bacon cheeseburger with a big, cold soda may trigger the body to store more fat than it would if you drank something without sugar, a new small study finds.
Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas? By Sara G. Miller published 20 July 17 Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).
Pregnant Women Can Do These 2 Things to Lower Odds of a C-Section By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 Women may have another reason to eat healthy and exercise during pregnancy: These behaviors may lower their odds of having a cesarean section, a new meta-analysis finds.
Yes, Dads Give Kids Less-Healthy Food: Here's Why By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 New research shows that dads really do make less-healthy choices when feeding the family — and this can take a toll on moms.
Here's Why Newborns Know to Move Toward Mom's Nipple By Sara G. Miller published 19 July 17 Newborn babies can't do much, but place them on their mom's chest and they'll instinctively gravitate to the nipple, to breast-feed.
Pacemaker Data to Be Used as Trial Evidence: What Could It Show? By Sara G. Miller published 17 July 17 A judge in Ohio recently ruled that the data from the pacemaker of a man accused of arson could be used at his trial, according to news reports.
Doctors Discover 27 Contact Lenses in Woman's Eye By Sara G. Miller published 17 July 17 Doctors in England recently removed 27 contact lenses from a woman's eye, according to a new case report.
Half of Kids Don't Get Epinephrine Until They Get to the ER By Sara G. Miller published 14 July 17 When a person has a severe allergic reaction, an injection of epinephrine is absolutely essential, and the sooner, the better.
How much pee is in swimming pools? By Sara G. Miller published 13 July 17 Before you take a dip, know this: There is definitely pee in the swimming pool. But, it's probably not that much.
Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning' By Sara G. Miller published 12 July 17 Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.
Sandbox Sickness: Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Found in Playgrounds By Sara G. Miller published 7 July 17 What's lurking in the playground sandbox? According to a new small study from Spain, the answer may confirm a parent's worst fears: dangerous germs.
How Opioid Prescriptions Have Changed Recently: New Report By Sara G. Miller published 6 July 17 Too many Americans are prescribed too many opioids for too long, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults with ADHD May Face Higher Risk of Dementia By Sara G. Miller published 5 July 17 Adults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.
Common Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk of Death By Sara G. Miller published 3 July 17 Taking a popular type of heartburn drug may increase a person's risk of death, a new study finds.
Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor: 5 Things to Know By Sara G. Miller published 3 July 17 TV host Maria Menounos had surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, according to People magazine.
Soap Ingredient May Be Linked to Antibiotic Resistance By Sara G. Miller published 3 July 17 Scientists in England have uncovered a possible link between an antibacterial ingredient and antibiotic resistance.
This Is What Happens When a Firecracker Explodes in Your Eye By Sara G. Miller published 28 June 17 A man in India suffered severe eye injuries after lighting a firecracker, according to a new case report.
No, There Isn't Poop in Your Iced Coffee By Sara G. Miller published 28 June 17 Is there an unwanted add-in in your iced coffee?
Photos: How 'Microneedles' Can Deliver the Flu Vaccine By Sara G. Miller published 27 June 17 Researchers in Georgia have developed a "microneedle patch" that can deliver the flu vaccine through a person's skin.
'Microneedle' Patch Promises Painless Flu Vaccine By Sara G. Miller published 27 June 17 Would you be more likely to get your flu vaccine if, instead of getting a shot, you could simply apply a bandage-like patch to your skin?
Many Women (and Docs) Are in the Dark on No. 1 Killer ― Heart Disease By Sara G. Miller published 22 June 17 Can you name the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.? Nearly half of women can't, a new study finds — and that's a problem.
How Many Teens Are Really Having Sex These Days? By Sara G. Miller published 22 June 17 The percentage of teens in the U.S. who have had sex had ticked down since the 1980s, a new report finds.
Sky-High Doses: Taking Large Amounts of Vitamin D Is on the Rise By Sara G. Miller published 20 June 17 The number of people taking sky-high doses of vitamin D has increased dramatically in recent years, a new study finds.
