John Ericson

Disease Control Investigators To End Worst Cruise Ever For 600 Passengers And Crew Members

More than 600 passengers and crew members aboard the Royal Caribbean International's Explorer of the Seas have sickened with symptoms consistent with serious food poisoning.

Guns Hospitalize 1 Kid Per Hour In The US

Gun injuries, which are the second leading cause of death among young Americans, send about 20 children and adolescents to the hospital every day.

New Drug To Reverse Metastatic Breast Cancer

A new drug may reverse breast cancer by targeting a gene involved in metastasis, the gradual spread of cancerous cells.

Açaí Berries Make You Fat, Lingonberries Don't

Lingonberries fight excess weight much better than the Brazilian açaí berry, which corresponds to weight gain and liver issues in nutrition studies.

This Is What 16 Years Of Vaccine Resistance Looks Like

An interactive graphic shows the grim consequences of public resistance to vaccines.

A 'Distinctly Abnormal' Fetus May Help Brain-Dead Woman Die

A "distinctly abnormal" fetus could help the family of brain-dead, pregnant Marlise Munoz win the lawsuit against the hospital and end life support.

Children Of Obese Mothers Are Hardwired To Gain Excessive Weight Themselves

Obesity during pregnancy may cause abnormalities in neuronal circuits of unborn children, putting them at greater risk of weight gain and diabetes.

Will Chinese Smog Give You A Heart Attack?

Smog from Chinese and U.S. factories may increase the population's risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and angina.

Swim Against The Current Of Dementia By Eating More Things That Swim

Maintain brain size in old age by increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, a group of fats commonly found in fish like salmon and trout.

Lose Weight Without Exercise By Lowering Your Thermostat

Cold temperatures boost weight loss by raising the body's metabolic rate, possibly making a low thermostat a healthier thermostat.

Fight Diabetes With Chocolate And Wine

Flavonoids, which are found in chocolate and wine, will help you fight diabetes by lowering your insulin resistance and improving your glucose regulation.