Articles By John Ericson
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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. -
Tobacco Derivative Could Help Fight West Nile Virus
Antibodies derived from the tobacco plant may stave off neurological illness associated with West Nile virus, a new study finds. -
What Can We Do To Influence Our Own Dreams?
Some studies suggest that food, scent, and climate influence dreams, but can we really make any scientific conclusions? -
1 In 68 US Children Now Has Autism
Autism spectrum disorder now affects one in 68 U.S. children, a 37-fold increase since the mid-1980s, an official review finds. -
Traffic Pollution Sends White Kids With Asthma Back To The Hospital
High exposure to traffic-related air pollution triples the risk of hospital readmission for asthma among white children, a new study finds.
