Articles By John Ericson
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Blood Thinner Blamed For Hundreds Of Injuries, Deaths In Lawsuit
A New Jersey woman is suing Janssen Research & Development over the blood thinning drug Xarelto, which she says killed her aunt. -
Pharmacists Are Better Than Nurses At Managing Stroke Recovery
Pharmacists may be better at managing a stroke patient's recovery compared to a nurse, as researchers found participants cared for by pharmacists improved by 43 percent during a trial. -
'Hangry' Spouses More Likely To Argue, Voodoo Dolls Confirm
Spouses given voodoo dolls of their significant others put more pins in them as their blood sugar dropped. -
What You Need To Know Before You Begin A Running Routine
Running for beginners requires patience and commitment to a solid technique, experts caution. -
Why Do We Smile? Hint: It's More Complicated Than You Think
What triggers a smile, and how can we make it happen more often? -
Growing A New Nose With Old Tissue
"Tissue engineering" allows surgeons to repair nose defects with grafts grown from the patient's own tissue. -
Asthma May Increase Risk Of Bone Disease
Asthma and airway hyperresponsiveness may increase the risk of bone disease and lower bone density. -
Could This 'Body Hack' App Be A Cure For Jet Lag?
Entrain, a new "body hack" app from the University of Michigan, promises to help travelers and shift workers fight fatigue. -
No Harm In Breastfeeding On Antidepressants
Mothers on antidepressants were more successful at breastfeeding their child if they kept taking their medication. -
Ingredient In Some Low-Fat Chips Helps Rid The Body Of Toxins
Olestra, an ingredient found in low-fat chips like Pringles, helps the body expel toxins called PCBs, a new study finds. -
Blows To The Head Make Kids Loners
A head injury may impair a child's social life years after trauma, a new study finds. -
These 5 Tips Will Get You Work-Ready After A Long, Sleepless Night
These five steps will help you fake your way through the workday after a sleepless night.
