John Ericson

Uncovering The Secrets Of A 3,000-Year-Old Biological Weapon

Tularemia, a highly infectious disease used in Ancient biological warfare, may be better understood with a series of recent discoveries.

Bodybuilding Supplement Is Actually A Breast Cancer Drug. What Else Is New?

The bodybuilding supplement Estro Suppress is really just the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, and everyone knows it.

'Curing' Dyslexia With Action Games

Playing video games may help people with dyslexia up their reading comprehension, a new study finds.

When Crowdfunding Trial For HIV Vaccine, Everyone’s A Critic

The Immunity Project is using crowdfunding to support the development of its HIV vaccine, but the effort is not without its critics.

Here's What Your Face Will Look Like In 2060 [VIDEO]

What will our faces look like in 50 years? They'll be pretty different, according to artists and designers.

A Night Of Cocaine Can Result In Stroke The Next Day

Cocaine is a significant driver of stroke risk in young adults, a new study finds.

Quitting Smoking Improves Mental Health And Helps You Drop Other Addictions

Besides lowering your risk of cancer and emphysema, quitting smoking can also boost your mental health, a new study finds.

Oregano Shown To Destroy Norovirus, Most Common Cause Of Food Poisoning

Carvacrol, the primary substance in oregano, appears to be a potent antimicrobial against the norovirus, a new study finds.

Obamacare's Employer Mandate Won't Kick In Until 2016

In another Obamacare delay, the White House has suspended penalties under the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate for mid-size employers until 2016.

Stop Breast Cancer With Curry

Curcumin, a metabolite in curry, may prevent breast cancer growth and reduce the size of tumors by one-third, a new study finds.

Daily Aspirin Cuts Ovarian Cancer Risk, But Are There Side Effects?

A daily aspirin regimen is associated with a 20 percent lower risk of ovarian cancer, but potential side effects may delay public health recommendations.