Articles By John Ericson
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Baby Breathes Again, Thanks To 3D Printer
3D-printed splints will help 18-month-old Garrett Peterson breathe until his trachea is strong enough to function on its own. -
This Is Why Dark Chocolate Has So Many Health Benefits
Compounds in dark chocolate have previously been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but the precise biological mechanism has remained a mystery until now. -
Obamacare Enrollment Jumps To 5 Million In Two Weeks
Enrollment under the Affordable Care Act has now risen to five million, putting the Obama administration closer to its end-of-month target figure. -
HPV Vaccine Rates Low Among Those Who Need It The Most
Young women with an elevated risk of developing cervical cancer frequently fail to complete HPV immunization programs, a British study finds. -
Will A Chocolate Pill A Day Keep The Doctor Away?
A four-year study could determine once and for all whether chocolate nutrients lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. -
Unnecessary Brain Scans May Cost US $1B A Year
Headache-related brain scans cost about $1 billion each year, but only a fraction detect abnormalities that warrant medical attention, a new study finds. -
Man With 132-Pound Scrotum Dead At Age 49 [VIDEO]
Wesley Warren Jr., scrotal lymphedema sufferer whose scrotum grew to 132 lbs., died in a Las Vegas hospital on Friday. -
Secondhand Smoke May Cause Miscarriage, Stillbirth
Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase a woman's risk of miscarrying or having a still birth, a new study finds. -
Extreme Sports Cause 4 Head And Neck Injuries Every Hour
Skateboarding, snowboarding, and other extreme sports account for more than 40,000 head and neck injuries each year, a new study finds. -
Mindfulness Meditation Helps Teens Fight Cancer
Mindfulness meditation was shown to improve sleep and reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents with cancer in a small, eight-week study. -
Cancer Patients With Diabetes Significantly More Likely To Die From The Disease
Cancer patients who receive insulin treatment for diabetes are four times more likely to die from the disease within a year of diagnosis. -
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Soda
A daily can of soda has a negative effect on virtually every part of the body, including the heart, lungs, and brain.
