CDC warns of deadly drug-resistant salmonella after more than 250 people develop illness
A new strain of salmonella that has sickened more than 250 people and left two dead may not respond to the recommended antibiotics used to treat the foodborne illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a new report.
A new strain of salmonella that has sickened more than 250 people and left two dead may not respond to the recommended antibiotics used to treat the foodborne illness, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a new report.
Posting selfies makes you seem ‘less likeable’ and ‘more insecure,’ researchers say
You might think a solid selfie screams “self confidence,” and “likeability,” but new research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.
You might think a solid selfie screams “self confidence,” and “likeability,” but new research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.
Vaping affects blood vessels after one use — even with no nicotine, study finds
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine revealed that vaping affects blood vessels after a single use, even when the e-cigarette being used contains no nicotine.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine revealed that vaping affects blood vessels after a single use, even when the e-cigarette being used contains no nicotine.
Blood test can predict if you'll die in next 10 years, researchers claim
A new blood test could predict if you will die in the next decade with more than 80 percent accuracy, researchers claim.
A new blood test could predict if you will die in the next decade with more than 80 percent accuracy, researchers claim.
Mommy burnout: Psychologists say women need 'momcations'
Summer is almost over, but there's still time for moms to take a solo getaway.
Summer is almost over, but there's still time for moms to take a solo getaway.
Excessive daytime napping could be early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, study says
Napping too much during the day could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a study published this month found.
Napping too much during the day could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a study published this month found.
Washing or rinsing raw chicken puts you at risk for illness, says USDA study
Individuals are putting themselves at risk for illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry says a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Individuals are putting themselves at risk for illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry says a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Fluoride use during pregnancy may lower children's IQ, study says
A new study is raising questions about one of the top public health inventions of the 20th century.
A new study is raising questions about one of the top public health inventions of the 20th century.
Tips on how to keep kids cool in extreme heat
This week’s stifling heat can be dangerous for adults, but doctors at Children’s National said it’s especially hazardous to children. As a result, the hospital’s emergency room has been busy all summer long.
This week’s stifling heat can be dangerous for adults, but doctors at Children’s National said it’s especially hazardous to children. As a result, the hospital’s emergency room has been busy all summer long.
Couples who have children are happier later in life after kids leave home, study says
A study published in July found that couples who have children are happier, but later in life and only after their kids have left home.
A study published in July found that couples who have children are happier, but later in life and only after their kids have left home.
Study: People who frequently use emojis with potential partners have more romance, intimacy
A new study finds that using emojis may give your love life a boost!
A new study finds that using emojis may give your love life a boost!
Possible vaping, severe lung illness link sparks CDC probe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating whether a series of lung illnesses reported across multiple states is linked to vaping.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating whether a series of lung illnesses reported across multiple states is linked to vaping.
Newborn baby found in wooded area in Silver Spring
A newborn baby was found in a wooded area in Silver Spring Friday evening, police say.
A newborn baby was found in a wooded area in Silver Spring Friday evening, police say.
Air pollution can be as harmful to lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, study finds
Air pollution could be causing emphysema, even in people who have never smoked, a study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA found.
Air pollution could be causing emphysema, even in people who have never smoked, a study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA found.
Woman who thought she was having kidney stone pain unexpectedly gives birth to triplets
A woman from South Dakota thought she was being rushed to the hospital for kidney stones, but was told by doctors when she arrived that she was actually going into labor with triplets.
A woman from South Dakota thought she was being rushed to the hospital for kidney stones, but was told by doctors when she arrived that she was actually going into labor with triplets.
FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
45 percent of Americans admit they wear same underwear for 2 days or more in row, survey finds
A survey conducted by an underwear company found that 45 percent of Americans have worn the same underwear for two days in a row or longer.
A survey conducted by an underwear company found that 45 percent of Americans have worn the same underwear for two days in a row or longer.
Tick bites leave 5-year-old girl hospitalized, unable to swallow or move amid ‘tick paralysis’
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
A 5-year-old Ohio girl suffered from tick paralysis after her mother found two Dogwood ticks the size of a quarter on her head hiding behind her ear, a report said last week.
Vacationing more reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, study says
More than half of Americans aren’t using up all of their vacation time, and a new study from the journal JAMA says that could be increasing those individuals’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
More than half of Americans aren’t using up all of their vacation time, and a new study from the journal JAMA says that could be increasing those individuals’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Miracle baby born with severe heart disease, taken off life support, about to celebrate first birthday
A young infant born with a severe heart defect is being hailed as a miracle baby as she is set to celebrate her first birthday just months after being taken off life support with few prospects of survival.
A young infant born with a severe heart defect is being hailed as a miracle baby as she is set to celebrate her first birthday just months after being taken off life support with few prospects of survival.