Health
The New Exercise Guidelines Are Not Bad News, Even If You Hate Working Out
Even if you're not into fitness — like 80% of people in the US — there's some good news in the new exercise guidelines.
This Scientist Used Live Viruses To Save A Woman's Life From A Superbug Infection
Once dismissed as fringe, phage therapy is gaining traction as a last resort when antibiotics fail. It's the subject of a new episode of the Netflix docuseries Follow This.
164 People Are Sick And 1 Is Dead Due To A Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Turkey
Health officials are warning consumers about an ongoing, multistate outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to raw turkey, just weeks before Thanksgiving.
An Infant’s Death Has Sparked A Heated Debate Around The "Free Birth" Movement
Women who choose to give birth without medical assistance have shut down their Facebook group, but the “free birth” community is still thriving online.
Here's What Registered Dietitians Really Think About Oat Milk's Nutrition Profile
Some people LOVE oat milk. We asked the experts how it compares with other nondairy milks.
The 10th State In The US Just Eliminated Its "Pink Tax" On Pads And Tampons And People Are Celebrating
It's called a "pink tax" and it's gone for good, at least in this particular state.
Duncan Hines Is Recalling 4 Cake Mixes Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Classic White, Yellow, and Confetti cake mixes are being pulled from shelves as the FDA investigates an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
Instant Noodles And Soups Send Thousands Of Kids To The ER With Burns Each Year
Instant noodles and microwavable soups may be delicious, but new research shows that they also cause serious burns in thousands of children every year.
France Is Investigating A Cluster Of Cases Of Children Born Without Hands Or Arms
Eleven babies were born with limb defects in a single region.
"I Will Leave This Broken Body With A Full Heart": People Are Mourning This Dad After His Final Facebook Post
Ian Davis died on Thursday after seven years with motor neurone disease.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out Over That New Study Linking Cancer To Cellphones
Male rats zapped with high radiation actually lived longer, on average, than their undosed counterparts, because they suffered lower rates of kidney disease.
We Asked Experts About Flu Shot Side Effects. Here's What They Had To Say.
It’s possible to have an adverse reaction to a flu shot, but it’s rare.
After A Successful Start, A Coeliac Vaccine Trial Is Entering Phase 2
The vaccine might be the key to curing this taxing and dangerous condition.
The CDC Never Warned Against Dressing Chickens In Halloween Costumes Due To Salmonella
Contrary to false reports, it's perfectly fine to dress your chickens in costumes this Halloween — just don't forget to wash your hands.
Juul Offered To Pay Schools As Much As $20,000 To Blame Vaping On Peer Pressure
The country’s biggest vape company tried to fix a problem it created by shopping around a vaping prevention program that encouraged “mindfulness” and meditation as an alternative to e-cigarettes.
A 9th Child Has Died In A Respiratory Virus Outbreak
The deaths have occurred in "medically fragile" children who already had respiratory problems before getting sick with adenovirus.
ER Patients Were Injected With Ketamine As Part Of A Clinical Study Without Their Consent
Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis conducted studies using psychoactive drugs on “agitated” patients without their consent.
These Doctors Are Illegally Prescribing Addiction Medications. But Should They Be Prosecuted?
Some prosecutors are cracking down on prescription fraud involving the common addiction treatment Suboxone. Critics say this will only fuel the epidemic.
These Are The Forgotten Sex Workers Of The First World War Who Played An Important Role In Soldiers' Lives
In World War I, a "significant minority" of soldiers were having sex while stationed on the front line — but the presence of wartime sex workers who helped rally the troops has been mostly forgotten.
The Opioid Epidemic Has Spurred A Large “Tent City” Of Homeless Native Americans
Native Americans in Minnesota are six times more likely to die of an overdose than white residents — the widest race-based disparity of any US state.
The FDA Approved A Fast-Acting, Single-Dose Flu Drug Just In Time For Flu Season
The antiviral drug, called Xofluza, can relieve flu symptoms, but it's not meant for everyone. Here's what you need to know.
Cancer Hospital Ads Deceive Patients About Their Chances Of Survival, New Report Finds
"It's providing them with a hope that they may have thought didn't exist for their cancer," says the executive director of TruthInAdvertising.org.
This Woman Got Eyelash Extensions And Everything Went Horribly Wrong
Maybe just get a good mascara.
Ellen Pompeo Offered Ovarian Cancer Advice And Real Doctors Weren't Happy About It
The actor suggested that women could ask their doctor for an ultrasound to screen for ovarian cancer during regular checkups, which goes against current medical guidelines.
A Respiratory Virus Outbreak In 18 Children Has Resulted In 7 Deaths
Adenovirus typically causes coldlike symptoms, but the strain that’s spreading in the outbreak has killed some “medically fragile children.”
Scientists Created Super Slippery, Self-Lubricating Condoms And It’s About Time
The only downside is that no human has actually tried these experimental condoms yet for, you know, actual sex. But what a great idea, right?
He Was A Healthy 38-Year-Old. The Flu Almost Killed Him.
Charlie Hinderliter spent months in the ICU after getting influenza last winter and nearly died. Now, he wants everyone to get their flu shot.
The FDA Is About To Approve A New Addictive Opioid And These Scientists Are Alarmed
An FDA panel has voted in favor of an opioid tablet 500 to 1,000 times more potent than morphine. The panel’s head says the drug will kill people.
This Woman Claims A Pharmacist Denied Her Miscarriage Medication Because He Said He “Was A Good Catholic Man”
A spokesperson for Meijer told BuzzFeed News the pharmacist in question is no longer with the company. However, they did not respond to inquiries about whether he was reprimanded for the alleged incident.
Flea-Borne Typhus Outbreak Is Spreading In Los Angeles, Hitting The Homeless Population Hard
Flea-borne typhus, a bacterial disease that causes fevers and a rash, is reaching epidemic levels in parts of Los Angeles County.
