Published in Health December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | article

f you're In the hospital, the gender of your doctor may matter.

Published in Health December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | article

Nearly 50 people died recently in a Siberian city after they drank bath oil as a substitute for alcohol. But why was the substance so deadly?

Published in Health December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 | article

Marijuana use among pregnant women in the U.S. increased by 62 percent from 2002 to 2014, a new study finds.

Published in Health December 17, 2016

December 17, 2016 | video

The body breaks fat down after it runs out of another energy source, sugar.

Published in Health December 16, 2016

December 16, 2016 | article

Six people in Colorado recently became infected with a "nightmare" superbug that until now, has mostly been limited to people in hospitals.

Published in Health December 16, 2016

December 16, 2016 | article

At your next doctor's exam, one thing will be certain: Your physician won't be using powdered medical gloves.

Published in Health December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 | article

There may be a way to tap into people's brain activity to boost their confidence, a new study suggests.

Published in Health December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 | article

Abortions don't harm women's mental health, but being denied access to one might, a new study finds.

Published in Health December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 | article

Scientists have found a way to turn back the clock on cells, and mice given the treatment looked younger and had a longer lifespan.

Published in Health December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016 | article

Someday, a mother-to-be may be able to put on a virtual reality headset and get a clear, 360-degree look at her own fetus in the womb.

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