Flawed herpes testing leads to many false positives — and needless suffering Tests for genital herpes are very unreliable, but that isn't always communicated to patients, leaving many people misinformed about their disease status.
WHO seeks new leader to rebuild damaged reputation The list of candidates to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) and rebuild its battered reputation after its slow response to West Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak was whittled down to three on Wednesday, with a final choice due in May.
Sweet-tooth nation: US can't kick soda habit Soda habits among kids and adults in the U.S. are still going strong: About two-thirds of children and half of adults report drinking at one least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day, two new reports find.
Doctors remove 6-foot-long tapeworm from man's gut Doctors in India removed a lengthy pork tapeworm from a man's gut, according to a recent report of the man's case.
Target revamps chemical use policy, asks suppliers to list ingredients Target Corp said it would introduce a policy aimed at removing many harmful chemicals used in its personal care, beauty and textiles products, and the retailer would ensure suppliers disclose ingredients in certain products it sells by 2020.
Cancer, hepatitis treatments set for boost as China overhauls drugs list China is set to add more than 300 new and traditional drugs to its list of medicines the state will help patients pay for, the first change in more than seven years that will boost treatments for cancer, kidney disease, hepatitis and haemophilia.
Inspiring video of plus-size ballerina smashing stereotypes goes viral A 15-year-old ballerina is going viral for smashing stereotypes, with some calling her an inspiration and others saying she’s a role model for body confidence.
11-year-old in trouble after sharing marijuana-laced Rice Krispies Treats with classmates An 11-year-old Texas boy is in hot water after he shared marijuana oil-laced Rice Krispies Treats with four of his classmates.
Why your smoking habit is seriously harming your pet Smoking is known to be bad for people, but have we been neglecting its effects on our pets’ health?
Washington city battling mumps outbreak as count rises to 80 Health officials in Spokane, Washington are warning students and teachers who aren’t vaccinated to stay home as the city battles a massive mumps outbreak that has sickened at least 80. Fox 28 reported that the Spokane Regional Health District reported the rise, from 76 cases at last count, that affects 20 schools in four districts.
