The rent is cheaper, but the hospital bills could be way higher
CDC Calls Back Furloughed Scientists to Handle Salmonella Outbreak
Only two of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s foodborne pathogen investigators were on duty during the government shutdown as a salmonella outbreak continued to sicken nearly 300 people in 18 states.
Obamacare’s Latest Critic: Your Pet
Add another group to the list of those facing higher costs under Obamacare — pets.
New Genes Connected to Eating Disorders
Two families affected by anorexia and bulimia shed light on the genetic contributors to eating disorders.
Weight Loss Apps: Don’t Waste Your Money
They’re the latest in high-tech weight loss, but all that technology isn’t translating into slimmer users, according to the latest study.
Need to Undo a Jinx? Knock On Wood
A new study explores why superstitious rituals — or avoidant behaviors, as the scientists call them — can fend off bad luck.
Tom Hanks Has Type 2 Diabetes
Actor disclosed diagnosis to Dave Letterman
Homeland and Bipolar Disorder: How TV Characters Are Changing the Way We View Mental Illness
Convinced that her medication for bipolar disorder clouded her judgment, Homeland’s protagonist began the show’s third season self-medicating with exercise and alternative therapies. And doctors say that decision, along with …
Social Attitudes About Sexual Orientation May Not Be As Open As Previously Thought
We like to think we’re a progressive society that is accepting of all sexual orientations, but the latest survey shows anti-gay sentiment is higher than we think, and current methods for assessing attitudes about sexuality are …
Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize For Studies on Cell Transport Systems
Three American cell biologists are recognized for discoveries that explain how diseases such as diabetes, immune disorders, and Alzheimer’s work.
When Good Celebrities Promote Bad Foods
What happens when celebrity role models get behind healthy habits and junk food?
Low-Fat Livers Linked to ‘Healthy’ Obesity
Study of twins sheds light on good versus bad fat
Gloves and Gowns Don’t Stop Spread of All Infections in Hospitals
Bacterial infections can imperil the fragile patients at hospitals‘ intensive care units. And a new study reveals an unlikely spreader: the health care workers who treat them. The standard sterile hospital garb typically thought to prevent infections isn’t helping.