The chemical and known human carcinogen formaldehyde pops up in many unexpected places, like pressed wood products such as cabinets…
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‘Vampires’ keep doctors in the dark for fear of stereotyping, study finds
It is not easy being a vampire, and even harder to come out of the coffin to a physician or…
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Millions of people bend and twist their bodies for Yoga Day
Millions of yoga enthusiasts across the world bent and twisted their bodies in complex postures Sunday to mark the first…
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Circadian rhythms help determine when our bodies are most vulnerable to disease
Heart attacks often occur in the morning. Epileptic seizures peak in the late afternoon. Asthma attacks get worse and more…
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Study reveals hormonal link between dogs and humans
Dogs are called “man’s best friend”— women’s, too— and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be…
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New surgery tries a device to treat stubborn heartburn
When medications aren’t enough to control the unpleasant symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux, surgery is sometimes necessary. A new…
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Safety of spray tanning chemical questioned
Spray tanning has been considered a safe alternative to sun tanning, but a new investigation reveals sunless tanning sprays might…
Read MoreMarijuana doesn’t appear to harm lung function, study finds
Smoking a joint once a week or a bit more apparently doesn’t harm the lungs, suggests a 20-year study that…
Read MoreAre cancer patients’ hopes for chemo too high?
At least two thirds of people with advanced cancer in a new survey believed the chemotherapy they’re receiving might cure…
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In the Age of Anxiety, are we all mentally ill?
When Cynthia Craig was diagnosed with postpartum depression eight years ago, she told her family doctor she felt anxious about…
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