Articles By John Ericson
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Is It Cancer? Pee On This Strip Of Paper And Find Out
A cheap urine test could soon diagnose non-communicable conditions like cancer and blood clots in nations with limited medical infrastructure. -
Acupuncture Reduces Inflammation And 'Saves Lives,' But How?
Acupuncture may ward off sepsis and other infections by reducing inflammation, but is the effect "real"? -
Why Do Blood Pressure Meds Up The Risk For Falling Injuries?
Blood pressure medication may raise the risk of serious fall injuries by 40 percent in older patients with hypertension, a new study finds. -
Iconic 'Got Milk?' Ad Campaign Is Dead [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
MilkPEP's classic ad campaign "Got Milk?" will be replaced by "Milk Life," a new ad that's definitely not the exact same concept, industry executives announced on Monday. -
Lowering The Drinking Age Would Be A Terrible Idea
A nationwide legal drinking age of 21 is associated with lower rates of drunk driving, binge drinking, and alcohol related injuries, a new review finds. -
When Team Sports Are Better Than Hormone Therapy
Team sports like floorball may be just as effective as hormone therapy when it comes to fighting cardiovascular disease associated with postmenopausal estrogen loss. -
What's Paralyzing Children Across California?
A mysterious illness resembling polio that causes paralysis and respiratory complications has been observed in children's hospitals across California, a new case study shows. -
Paralyzed Woman Trades Wheelchair For Exoskeleton [VIDEO]
Thanks to a 3D-printed exoskeleton, Amanda Boxtel is walking for the first time in over a decade. -
Catch MS Years Before Symptoms Develop
An antibody in the bloodstream could help physicians diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) several years before symptoms appear, a new study finds. -
3 Superfoods Backed By Real Science
Unlike the vast majority of "superfoods," none of these foods are a waste of money. -
Men Taking Vitamin E, Selenium Should Stop Immediately, Experts Say
Vitamin E and selenium supplements are associated with a significant increase in prostate cancer risk, a new study finds. -
Teaching Alcoholics To Brew Their Own Beer Is A Great Idea
Alcoholics are being taught how to brew their own wine and beer at the Portland Hotel Society's treatment center in Vancouver.