Lawsuit: Bumble Bee Tuna Gave Man Mercury Poisoning A New York man, who says he ate 10 cans of tuna a week for nearly two years, is suing Bumble Bee Foods for allegedly giving him mercury poisoning
10 deadly outbreaks From cholera and smallpox to the Spanish Flu and bubonic plague, learn which diseases could still harm you today
Unaccompanied immigrant minors at high risk for trauma, experts say The White House estimates more than 63,000 unaccompanied Central American children have entered the U.S. illegally since October 2013. And according to recent reports, the immigration crisis could be detrimental to these children’s mental health.
C-sections, antibiotic usage during pregnancy potential causes of childhood obesity, study says A new study led by Columbia University scientists suggests two possible causes of childhood obesity: taking antibiotics during pregnancy and getting a Caesarean section.
Two cups of milk may be ideal for preschoolers Preschoolers who drink three or more cups of milk a day may get a small height boost, but they’re also more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new U.S. study.
Restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba: What it means for American medicine An embargo imposed nearly 50 years ago has prevented Cuba and the United States from exchanging medical and technological advances, but scientists say that may be about to change now that the countries have restored diplomatic relations— something many experts believe was a long time coming.
Mom of triplets dies after babies go home for Christmas A UK mother who made the news for having extremely premature triplet girls who all survived has herself died unexpectedly.
Seven deadly habits to drop in 2017 It’s that time of the season when we tend to take stock of the year that’s passed and determine what we want to change in the year ahead. But why go year-to-year?
Dogs provide therapy in a Brazilian hospital Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist: dogs trained to help them recover from disease or injury.
NYC agency issues first known intersex birth certificate in the US A New York City agency has issued the nation’s first intersex birth certificate to a 55-year-old individual born with male genes, female genitalia and mixed internal reproductive organs.
