John Ericson

Game-Changing Stem Cell Study By Star Scientist Totally Made Up, Lab Charges

Haruko Obokata, rising Japanese scientist hailed as a stem cell research pioneer, falsified the data of a "groundbreaking" study published earlier this year, an investigation finds.

Popular Kids Get Bullied, Too (But Having An 'Aggressive Friend' Helps)

Popular kids are just as likely to be targeted by bullies as marginalized kids, and may even suffer more, a new study finds.

Older Women: Save Your Heart, Don't Drink Diet

Postmenopausal women drinking two or more diet drinks per day may raise their risk of cardiovascular disease by 30 percent, a new study finds.

Weight Loss Surgery Reverses Type 2 Diabetes For Some Patients

Weight loss surgery like gastric-bypass and sleeve gastrectomy may reverse type 2 diabetes for years, a new study finds.

What Happens If You Miss The Obamacare Enrollment Deadline?

The Obama administration has seen a spike in applications for health care under the Affordable Care Act, but what happens to those who miss the deadline?

What Does Marijuana Do To Your Body And Brain? [VIDEO]

Marijuana has become a hot topic in U.S. politics, but what does science have to say about its various effects on users?

Biomarkers Catch Heart Attack 2 Weeks Before It Happens

Two newly discovered biomarkers may help physicians predict whether an at-risk patient will suffer a heart attack in the near future.

'Star Cells' Hint At Treatment For Huntington's Disease

Fixing a deficiency in star-shaped cells called astrocytes improves motor function and survival rate in mouse models of Huntington's disease, a new study finds.