Articles By Jonathan Weiss
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'Withdrawal Method' Used By 31% Of Young Women; Why Pulling Out Doesn’t Effectively Prevent Pregnancy
Nearly one-third of young American women practice the withdrawal method to prevent pregnancy, yet over 20 percent of them get pregnant anyway. -
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Pill Currently In Human Testing, Goodbye Flu Shots!
Vaxart hopes to introduce a wide range of pill-based vaccines for diseases such as HPV and even the seasonal flu. -
Tolvaptan, Otsuka's Rare Kidney Disease Drug, Gets Shot Down By FDA Advisory Panel
Tolvaptan, which is already approved by the FDA for low blood sodium, has received a vote of no confidence from an advisory panel to the FDA. -
Heeren Bros Produce Recalls Cantaloupe After FDA Finds Listeria Contamination
Because it takes two months for a person to become ill, health officials are taking no risks after the FDA found Listeria on cantaloupes in Michigan. -
A Better Sunscreen From Bacteria? Scientists Find A Pigment That Absorbs UV Light
A pigment from bacteria may soon make its way into sunscreens as a safe way to block UV light. -
Celiac Disease Sufferers Who Don’t Control Their Diet May Be At Risk For Lymphoma
A study out of Columbia University shows a correlation between dietary choices and lymphoma risk for celiacs. -
Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Soy Foods Protect Against Colon Cancer
A chemical in soy, called genistein, has been shown to reduce the development of precancerous lesions in lab animals and may prevent against colon cancer in humans. -
Breastfeeding Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk — For Mothers
A study of elderly women shows that breastfeeding makes mothers less prone to developing Alzheimer's. -
World’s First Lab-Grown Burger: The London Taste Tests Are In [VIDEO]
"Close to meat" is a good starting point for the first taste test of the $400,000 lab-grown burger. -
Indian Government Invalidates GSK's Patent For Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb: Will GSK Appeal The Decision?
In a big blow to the British pharma giant, the Indian government has revoked GSK's breast cancer drug patent. -
Bird Poop Facial: Would You Plop Down $180 For The Japanese Excrement Treatment?
The Geisha Facial, which uses bird poop to rejuvenate the skin and help it hold moisture, is now being performed in a Japanese spa in Manhattan. -
After Sugary Cereals, A Glass Of Milk May Prevent Cavities In Children: Why Food Sequencing Matters
By eating foods in a certain order — drinking a glass of milk after sugary cereal, for instance — can greatly reduce your risk of cavities.
