Why Sex Doesn’t Gross You Out When You’re Aroused
Getting turned on overrides women’s natural disgust response, a study suggests, making them more willing to do things they otherwise wouldn’t
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Scientists Restore Hearing in Animals Using Human Stem Cells
The new advance holds great promise for people with hearing loss, but scientists won’t know for years whether a similar treatment would really work in humans
9/11 World Trade Center Health Program Will Fund Cancer Care
Survivors of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, as well as the first responders, construction workers and volunteers who helped rescue and recover 9/11 victims and clean up the site, have even more reason to be hopeful today.
Study: Painkillers After a Heart Attack May Be Risky
People who have survived a heart attack may want to reconsider taking painkillers known as NSAIDs, says a recent study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Mom’s Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids
Mom’s mood in early childhood can have wide-reaching effects, both physically and mentally, for children
It’s O.K. to Let Babies Cry It Out at Bedtime
Sleep-training a crying baby isn’t easy, but a new study finds that certain techniques work in the short term without causing later psychological harm
A Rare but Potentially Treatable Form of Autism
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have identified a rare, hereditary form of autism that may be treatable with nutritional supplements, a new study reports.
Household Hazard: Kids Swallowing Laundry Detergent Capsules
Kids will put just about anything in their mouths, including potentially toxic single-dose laundry detergent gel packs — the small, soft and colorful capsules that tend to draw children’s interest.
NFL Players Have a Higher Risk of Death from Brain Disease
Just in time for football season, a new study finds that National Football League players suffer more than just their fair share of soreness.
Can You Be Fat and Fit — or Thin and Unhealthy?
Turns out, being obese isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Eat Like a Champ: The Best Foods for Runners
What you should eat before and after a training run — or any intense day at the gym — to help you energize, refuel and perform at your best
Rosacea: Caused by Mite Poop in Your Facial Pores?
In truly disgusting news, rosacea — a fairly common acne-like condition characterized by red, inflamed skin — may be caused by tiny bugs living in the pores of your face, reports a researcher at National University of Ireland.
Too Many Americans Have Out-Of-Control High Blood Pressure
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans suffers from high blood pressure and more than half don’t have it under control, says a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).