Scientists are using avatars to help schizophrenia patients confront their phobias. Read more on our companion blog, NewsFeed.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cancels Half Its Races
Susan G. Komen for the Cure says it is canceling half of its 3-day charity races next year because of a steep drop in participation levels.
The announcement comes more than a year after the Dallas-based breast cancer …
Smelly Feet May Be A New Tool To Fight Malaria
For decades, health officials have battled malaria with insecticides, bed nets and drugs. Now scientists say there might be a potent new tool to fight the deadly mosquito-borne disease: the stench of human feet.
Sexual and Emotional Abuse Scar the Brain in Specific Ways
Childhood emotional and sexual abuse mark women’s brains in distinct patterns — with emotional abuse affecting regions involved in self-awareness and sexual abuse affecting areas involved in genital sensation, according to …
Wearing Sunscreen Every Day Can Make You Look Younger, Longer
Dermatologists have long prodded their patients to apply more sunscreen, claiming it not only protects against skin cancer, but aging as well. Now there’s evidence to prove it.
Gene Flaws That Raise Breast Cancer Risk Are Common In Black Women
Gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to the first comprehensive testing in this racial group. The study found that one-fifth of these women have BRCA …
Do National Smoking Bans Actually Work?
The world’s third largest tobacco market has officially banned smoking.
As of June 1, Russians are no longer allowed to light up on public transportation, at airports and train stations, and inside schools and hospitals, among
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More Satisfaction, Less Divorce for People Who Meet Spouses Online
More than one-third of American marriages today get their start online — and those marriages are more satisfying and are less likely to end in divorce, according to a new study.
It’s True. You Can Get Throat Cancer From Oral Sex
On Sunday, in an interview with the Guardian, actor Michael Douglas revealed that his throat cancer was not caused by tobacco and alcohol, but by HPV, which was transmitted through oral sex. He has since called the statement a …
More Adult Prescription-Drug Use Leads to Increased Poisonings in Kids
A new study shows that the rise in prescription-drug use among U.S. adults has led to more poisonings among children
Viewpoint: From ‘Aggressive’ Trayvon to ‘Laid-Back’ Dzhokhar — Marijuana’s Changing Image
Differences in the way the media have covered Trayvon Martin and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s cannabis use are a troubling reminder of the racism that still largely prevents us from seeing drugs as a health issue
Eat This Now: Morels
With this installment, we’re introducing a new feature on Health & Family that will bring you the latest trends in food. We’ll introduce you to seasonal delicacies and bring you some of their history and even the lore that …
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Facebook’s Plan to Stop the Hate: Holding Us Accountable
Yesterday, I asked Facebook to take down a fraudulent page. Within a few hours it was gone, just a shadowy image of a bandaged thumb where it used to be. Very effective. It’s highly likely I get better treatment from Facebook …
