October 23, 2015 Oman reports first death linked to MERS virus Oman says officials are widening health checks following the country's first death blamed on a SARS-like virus that has been centered in neighboring Saudi Arabia.
October 23, 2015 'High-glycemic' foods tied to diabetes risk People who eat a lot of low-fiber and processed foods that quickly spike blood sugars may, not surprisingly, have a significantly higher risk of the most common form of diabetes
October 23, 2015 Nerve clusters may hold clues to facial blindness After performing small experiments on a patient with electrodes temporarily implanted in his brain, Stanford researchers have pinpointed two nerve clusters that play a crucial role in the brain’s ability to distinguish one face from another
October 23, 2015 How to help a sick friend who is recovering at home Going home from the hospital is an emotional relief for a patient, as well as his or her friends and family. But that doesn't mean the need for support is over. If you have a sick friend who has been recently released from the hospital, here are some ways to help out - depending on the help he or she needs
October 23, 2015 HIV-infected porn actors call for condom use A handful of HIV-positive porn actors called on the adult film industry Wednesday to require that condoms be used on all film sets, saying a recent outbreak of infections proves the industry's mandate that performers be tested every 14 days isn't working.
October 23, 2015 Soccer 'header' impact likened to hard punch New research into the impact of a soccer ball when players "head" the ball suggests that the forces can be substantial and that headgear designed for the sport doesn't appear to mitigate those forces much
October 23, 2015 Love hurts (other people), new study finds It's not just jilted partners and unrequited romantics who are at risk. It turns out that romantic love can also burn innocent third parties to a relationship
October 23, 2015 Listening to music too loudly can damage ear nerve cells Researchers have found that listening to music too loudly can damage the coatings of nerve cells in your ears
October 23, 2015 4 ways to zap a bad mood In a survey of more than 4,000 people done by meQuilibrium, the first online stress management program, 73% of the respondents said they find themselves frustrated over the littlest things. You can stop those ripples before they get out of control.
October 23, 2015 Dr. Manny: FDA loss of control on Plan B not surprising I am now totally convinced that our current federal government loves confusion. When you have a single agenda, and many ways to spin it, the American public never gets a clear answer and that is exactly what has happened with the Plan B controversy.
