Hantavirus Deaths in Yosemite: More Mice May Be to Blame By Susan E. Matthews published 30 August 12 A boom in the mouse population in Yosemite may be the cause of the hantavirus outbreak, one expert says.
Why Your Cellphone Has More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat By Susan E. Matthews published 30 August 12 Your cellphone might make you sick, particularly if you share.
Vitamin B3 May Fight Staph Infections By Susan E. Matthews published 28 August 12 Vitamin B3 may be a possible cure for staph infections.
Kids' Abilities to Delay Gratification May Keep Them Thin Later in Life By Susan E. Matthews published 16 August 12 Kids who wouldn't eat a marshmallow at four are more likely to stay trim later in life.
Why Olympic Sex Is Motivated by More Than Hot Bodies By Susan E. Matthews published 15 August 12 U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte has said that 70 to 75 percent of Olympians have sex during the Games. Olympic athletes are compelled to copulation by something even stronger than looks, experts say.
Blood Type May Affect Heart Disease Risk By Susan E. Matthews published 14 August 12 People with type AB blood may be at higher risk for heart disease.
Why Kids' Snoring Can Cause Behavioral Problems By Susan E. Matthews published 13 August 12 Snoring causes kids to lose sleep — and act out.
Kids' Cholesterol Levels See Improvement By Susan E. Matthews published 8 August 12 U.S. kids' and adolescents' cholesterol levels are on the decline.
Jungle Dwellers' Anti-Rabies Blood Stuns Researchers By Susan E. Matthews published 1 August 12 Some Peruvians have been found to naturally resist the rabies infection.
Nearly Half Drop Out of Weight-Loss Programs By Susan E. Matthews published 1 August 12 Almost 50 percent of people drop out of weight-loss programs.
Meditating May Make People Feel Less Lonely, Study Says By Susan E. Matthews published 26 July 12 Doctors suggest that loneliness may lead to health problems.
How Poverty Affects Mothers' Anxiety By Susan E. Matthews published 24 July 12 Mothers in poverty may experience more anxiety because their needs are not being met, rather than for mental health reasons.
Job Stress Raises Women's Heart Attack Risk By Susan E. Matthews published 19 July 12 Job stress tends to increase risk of a cardiovascular event.
How Lasers Can Damage Eyes Over Long Distances By Susan E. Matthews published 19 July 12 How does a laser hurt your eye?
Why High Blood Pressure Could Be Good for Some Older People By Susan E. Matthews published 17 July 12 Having high blood pressure may actually benefit the frail elderly.
Pets May Lower Babies' Infection Rates By Susan E. Matthews published 10 July 12 Pets help infants stay healthier.
Toddler’s Marijuana-Cookie Ingestion Could Have Been Worse By Susan E. Matthews published 6 July 12 What are the consequences of kids accidentally eating pot brownies?
Older Couples' Sexual Relationships Jeopardized at Care Facilities By Susan E. Matthews published 26 June 12
Opiate Reactions May Be Linked to Genetics By Susan E. Matthews published 20 June 12 Your genes may determine how much pleasure or pain you get from opiates.
The Dirtiest Things in a Hotel Room Revealed By Susan E. Matthews published 17 June 12 What is the most bacteria-ridden item in your hotel room?
