Articles By John Ericson
The new "heart sock" stands to retire pacemakers and revolutionize the work of cardiologists.
A high-carb, high-calorie diet may slow the progression of ALS, the rare neurological disease better known in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Older people are twice as likely to suffer heart attacks and stroke during the month immediately following the loss of a loved one.
Birth control pills and obesity may raise your risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) by 35 percent and 50 percent, respectively.
A new study has uncovered a genetic basis for the disproportionate amount of male autism diagnoses.
Henry Hargreaves' photo series "No Seconds" offers a unique glimpse into the final day of a prisoner condemned to death.
The FDA's proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts food labels will, among other things, add new scientific information and update serving sizes.
A new 3D video shows a virus-like particle trying to break into a human skin cell.
With an older father, you're more likely to develop mental disorders, have suicidal thoughts, and perform poorly in school.
A lawsuit against Petco charges that 10-year-old Aiden Pankey contracted a fatal bacterial infection from a rat he adopted through the retailer.
When you black out, your brain loses its ability to form short-term memories and commit information to long-term storage.
The MMR vaccine has been linked to fewer hospitalizations for infections among children who receive it on time.