What We Can Learn from Legal Pot
After medical marijuana became legal in Colorado in 2000, some wondered what the impact would be on the state’s youth. Now that recreational pot is...
'Superbug' Outbreak Prompts FDA to Step In
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now require proof that bacteria can be thoroughly cleaned from medical scopes before the scopes can be...
Vaccine Skeptic Forced to Pay Up
A German court is requiring a vaccination skeptic to pay a doctor about $100,000 after promising the money to anyone who could prove measles is a vir...
New Laser Procedure Claims to Change Eye Color
Changing your hair color is simple enough, but have you ever considered changing your eye color?
How Measles Might Lead to a Chikungunya Vaccine
Measles is spreading in the US and causing a headache for patients and doctors alike, but one group of researchers may have found a way to make this ...
NY Rats with These Fleas Could Carry Disease
The types of fleas that spread the deadly bubonic plague in the Middle Ages appear to live in New York City, but that doesn’t have to be cause for ...
Hookah Health Risk Smoked Out
Smoking hookah may expose your body to more than just tobacco.
Animal Testing on the Rise
The prevalence of animal experimentation appears to have skyrocketed in recent years, despite public opposition to the practice.
HIV Threat in Cuba
A particularly dangerous strain of HIV has been identified in Cuba and has become “epidemic” among newly diagnosed patients.
The New, Cuddly Suspect in the Black Death Case
The infamous rat may not have caused the Black Death after all.
Ebola Nurse to Sue US Hospital
A US nurse who contracted Ebola while treating a patient is planning to sue her employer.
The Financial Benefits of Staying HIV-Free
You may have heard of the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." When it comes to HIV, it turns out that prevention may be wor...
What's Behind the Munchies — and How It Could Help Some Patients
The insatiable urge to eat after smoking pot, aka "the munchies," may be controlled by a part of the brain that usually suppresses the appetite.
Apple Leading the Pack in Hospital Tech Race
Apple's new health care technology has taken an early lead among its competitors, reports Reuters.
Smartphone Accessory Tests for STDs
Detecting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) just got easier, especially for patients in less developed areas of the world.
Your Flu Shot Might Fight More Exotic Viruses
Avian flu, also known as H7N9, has been a mystery scientists have been trying to crack since it emerged as a global health threat in 2013. Researcher...
Doctors Googling Patients: Is It OK?
Googling old friends, family members or job applicants has become a common part of life in the technology age. But what about a doctor looking up a p...
How Playing Favorites Can Lead to Troubled Kids
Most parents say they don’t play favorites with their kids. As it turns out, it may not matter whether parents prefer one child over the other — ...
