Take your shoes off at home, researchers recommend
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
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Scientists develop new laser that can find and destroy cancer cells in the blood
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Long work hours can increase risk of stroke by up to 45 percent, study says
Clocking long hours at work might earn you bonus points with your boss, but new research shows that it could also increase your risk of stroke up to 45 percent, especially for those under the age of 50.
Clocking long hours at work might earn you bonus points with your boss, but new research shows that it could also increase your risk of stroke up to 45 percent, especially for those under the age of 50.
Beagles and other scent hounds could be used to help in early detection of lung cancers, study finds
A recent study suggests that dogs with a strong sense of smell could help detect certain lung cancers early.
A recent study suggests that dogs with a strong sense of smell could help detect certain lung cancers early.
Veterinarians find 19 baby pacifiers in bulldog's stomach
A veterinary hospital in Boston got quite a surprise recently when a family brought in their bulldog after he stopped eating.
A veterinary hospital in Boston got quite a surprise recently when a family brought in their bulldog after he stopped eating.
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise, Georgia State researchers working on STD vaccine
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to detect and treat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says each year about 20 million Americans contract a sexually transmitted disease. Half of those new cases, the agency says, are young adults under the age of 25.
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to detect and treat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says each year about 20 million Americans contract a sexually transmitted disease. Half of those new cases, the agency says, are young adults under the age of 25.
Cleveland Clinic performs its first in utero surgery
The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio announced Wednesday that its staff had successfully performed its first in utero surgery earlier this year on a 23-week-old fetus, according to a report.
The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio announced Wednesday that its staff had successfully performed its first in utero surgery earlier this year on a 23-week-old fetus, according to a report.
9/11 worker who testified with Jon Stewart in hospice
An ailing 9/11 first responder who testified on Capitol Hill during a hearing to increase funding for the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund only a week ago is now in hospice.
An ailing 9/11 first responder who testified on Capitol Hill during a hearing to increase funding for the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund only a week ago is now in hospice.
'Flesh-eating' bacterial infections on the rise as oceans warm, study says
Cases of infection from the “flesh-eating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, are on the rise in coastal regions where the bacteria are not normally found, and a team of researchers hailing from New Jersey and Pennsylvania believe it has to do with rising ocean temperatures.
Cases of infection from the “flesh-eating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, are on the rise in coastal regions where the bacteria are not normally found, and a team of researchers hailing from New Jersey and Pennsylvania believe it has to do with rising ocean temperatures.
El Monterey breakfast wraps recalled because they may contain small rocks
A Texas company recalled more than 246,000 pounds of breakfast wraps because some may contain small rocks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday.
A Texas company recalled more than 246,000 pounds of breakfast wraps because some may contain small rocks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday.
Pharmacist drives 100 miles to pick up life-saving drug for young patient
A Fairfax County pharmacist went above the call of duty when she drove 100 miles to help?pick up a life-saving drug for a young patient during a nationwide shortage.
A Fairfax County pharmacist went above the call of duty when she drove 100 miles to help?pick up a life-saving drug for a young patient during a nationwide shortage.
More Americans than ever find 'dad bod' attractive in survey — nearly half think it's the new 6-pack
A new survey found more Americans than ever think the “dad bod” is attractive, even sexy, and that it just might be the new six-pack.
A new survey found more Americans than ever think the “dad bod” is attractive, even sexy, and that it just might be the new six-pack.
USDA says leftover food only safe for 3 to 4 days after cooking
If you have a Sunday ritual of meal prepping for the entire week to save time or to set yourself up for success in your health goals, you may want to reconsider how much food you make in advance.
If you have a Sunday ritual of meal prepping for the entire week to save time or to set yourself up for success in your health goals, you may want to reconsider how much food you make in advance.
New York eliminates religious exemption to vaccine mandates
Two more Yeshivas were closed in New York on the same day that the state eliminated a religious exemption to vaccine requirements in the face of its worst measles outbreak in decades.
Two more Yeshivas were closed in New York on the same day that the state eliminated a religious exemption to vaccine requirements in the face of its worst measles outbreak in decades.
Girl, 12, with rare disorder creates teddy bears that hide IV bags for young patients
Going to the hospital can be overwhelming for anyone. Between all of the machines, needles and being in an unfamiliar environment, it can be a scary experience — especially for a child.
Going to the hospital can be overwhelming for anyone. Between all of the machines, needles and being in an unfamiliar environment, it can be a scary experience — especially for a child.
New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates
New York eliminated a religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday, following a trend of states trying to clamp down on opt-outs in the face of its worst measles outbreak in decades.
New York eliminated a religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday, following a trend of states trying to clamp down on opt-outs in the face of its worst measles outbreak in decades.
You can now use Facebook to find a place to donate blood near you
In an effort to help fight a decline in blood donation in the United States, Facebook has launched a feature that helps connect would-be donors to blood centers in need.
In an effort to help fight a decline in blood donation in the United States, Facebook has launched a feature that helps connect would-be donors to blood centers in need.
Scientists develop potential Alzheimer's vaccine, successfully treat mice
A team of researchers at the University of New Mexico is developing a new vaccine that they hope will be able to prevent Alzheimer's disease in humans after seeing promising results in tests with mice.
A team of researchers at the University of New Mexico is developing a new vaccine that they hope will be able to prevent Alzheimer's disease in humans after seeing promising results in tests with mice.
Boba blockage: Girl, 14, had hundreds of undigested boba pearls stuck in stomach, reports say
A 14-year-old girl from China suffered an abdominal blockage and had hundreds of undigested boba pearls stuck in her stomach after enduring five days of constipation, according to Chinese media reports.
A 14-year-old girl from China suffered an abdominal blockage and had hundreds of undigested boba pearls stuck in her stomach after enduring five days of constipation, according to Chinese media reports.