Articles By Elana Glowatz
- Tens of thousands of cheerleaders exposed to virus during national competition, and people can still get mumps if they come into close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
- Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution.
- Women with two genetic mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and should be screened, scientists say.
- A diet high in fat and sugar, which could include fast food, may affect the immune system in the same way as a bacterial infection.
- They assumed the white powder was cocaine but it was a powerful date-rape drug that almost killed them.
- Autism rates increased for two decades; now the number of kids diagnosed with the developmental disorder might finally be leveling out.
- A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose...
- Getting enough deep sleep is important for you health. Here’s how many hours you need and how to get more.
- You don’t need to have sex to catch HPV, according to these male virgins with the STD.
- Black parents might report issues in their child’s development differently, leading to a racial disparity in how and when autism is diagnosed — and hurting the chances for early intervention.
- Scientists may have found a way to manipulate fat cells to prevent obesity.
- Long-term marijuana users are reporting debilitating vomiting and stomach pain, part of a mysterious but possibly rising condition linked to weed.