Jan 31 Study suggests vodka is a leading cause of death among Russian men By Cindy Huang A recent study in The Lancet suggests that the 25 percent of Russian men who die before they are 55 do so because of alcohol use. Continue reading
Jan 31 Scientists find possible treatment for kids’ peanut allergies By Sarah Sheffer Scientists in Cambridge may have made a breakthrough in combating peanut allergies, an affliction that affects a growing segment of American youth. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch Public officials don’t yet know potential health effects of W.Va. chemical spill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Some W.Va. residents reluctant to trust water supply after spill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 29 Got health problems? Blame it on Neanderthal DNA By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy If you are suffering from type 2 diabetes, Crohn's disease, lupus, biliary cirrhosis, or you simply can't kick your smoking habit, you may be able to blame your Neanderthal ancestors. Continue reading
Jan 27 Want $3,000? Volunteer to get the flu By Sarah Corapi In the hopes of making a better flu vaccine, NIH scientists are purposely infecting dozens of volunteers with the influenza virus, The Associated Press reports. Continue reading
Jan 17 Some question safety of West Virginia tap water after ‘all clear’ By News Desk Despite an official “all clear” for most Kanawha Valley, West Virginia residents to resume drinking from their taps, some recent incidents have raised questions about whether the water is actually safe to use. Many residents reported the licorice smell that… Continue reading
Jan 13 One cup of joe and your brain is ready to go By Justin Scuiletti Your morning cup of coffee jumpstarts your memory. That’s according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who have discovered that caffeine can improve memory for up to 24 hours. For the study, participants looked at a bunch of images. Five… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watching MTV’s ’16 and Pregnant’ leads to lower teen birth rates, study finds By Ellen Rolfes Calling all aspiring teenage reality TV stars: Have a baby and you could be featured on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” or “Teen Mom.” And your chances are getting better because the pool of eligible teenage parents for the shows is… Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch What’s the state of smoking in America? We take American smoking rates 50 years after the landmark Surgeon General's report. Continue watching