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Kaiser Permanente’s New Medical School Will Waive Tuition 2019-02-19 04:15:05By eliminating the financial burden of a medical education, the school hopes that more students will choose family medicine and other vital but lower-

Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before My 2019-02-18 17:30:00Finding out you have a chronic illness — one that will, by definition, never go away — changes things, both for you and those you love.

Saving the Bats, One Cave at a Time 2019-02-18 11:34:21Biologists are searching caves and abandoned mines in the West, hoping to spare many species of the winged creatures from the devastating fungus, whit

The Checkup: Having Anesthesia Once as a Baby 2019-02-18 07:25:49Although earlier studies in animals suggested a connection, the new research should reassure parents whose children need surgery, experts say.

Personal Health: The Case Against Cough Medicine 2019-02-18 05:00:02Evidence is sorely lacking for the value of any over-the-counter remedy to treat most coughs.

Embryo ‘Adoption’ Is Growing, but It’s Getting Tangled 2019-02-17 20:54:34Many agencies that offer donated embryos, including most of those supported by federal grants, are affiliated with Christian or anti-abortion rights o

Do You Want to Be Pregnant? It’s Not 2019-02-17 16:17:59New data on women’s uncertainty over motherhood may reshape how doctors and policymakers think about family planning.

The Instant, Custom, Connected Future of Medical Devices 2019-02-16 23:44:483D-printed and “smart” pharmaceuticals are making medical treatments more effective. But it may take years before the new devices reach mo

A Mother Learns the Identity of Her Child’s 2019-02-16 05:00:11The results of a consumer genetic test identified the mother of the man whose donated sperm was used to conceive Danielle Teuscher’s daughter. L

8 Ways to Avoid Buying a Bad Mattress 2019-02-15 18:08:50Planning to take advantage of Presidents’ Day mattress sales? Here are eight pitfalls to avoid so you buy a mattress you’ll happily sleep

Q&A: A Tree Grows in — Well, You 2019-02-15 15:44:29Fruit on trees grown near outhouses and latrines usually is safe. That’s not true of produce found on the ground in the same areas.

The New Old Age: Dialysis Is a Way 2019-02-15 15:33:15So-called conservative management can ease symptoms without dialysis in some people with kidney disease. But many of them are never given the option.

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Human Diet Drugs Kill Mosquitoes' Appetite, Too 2019-02-16 15:30:00When researchers fed mosquitoes a drug used to treat people for obesity, the insects were less interested in hunting for their next human meal ticket.

Does Eating Organic Reduce Cancer Risk? 2019-02-16 10:00:00A recent study claims to confirm that eating organic can reduce your risk of getting cancer. But a closer look at the details reveals a different stor

The Dangers of Flying While Allergic 2019-02-13 07:00:00Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided -- Read more on ScientificAme

When Cancer Threatens a Woman's Fertility 2019-02-12 12:00:00Solutions exist, but they’re costly—and 45 states don’t require that insurance cover them -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Stopping the World's Biggest Infectious Killer 2019-02-11 07:00:00Science holds the key for ending tuberculosis, but greater effort and sustained innovation are crucial -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

We're Not Using One of Our Best Weapons 2019-02-08 12:00:00New antibiotics will help, but vaccines are a more immediate, complementary solution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A Better Pill—Internal Delivery Devices May Help Patients 2019-02-08 08:15:00A tortoise and a puffer fish inspire technology to overcome the multibillion-dollar nonadherence problem -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Ob-Gyns Do Too Much Fetal Monitoring 2019-02-07 07:00:00It’s important in high-risk pregnancies, but most pregnancies aren’t risky -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How to Get Fit Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation 2019-02-06 09:30:00Although EMS devices will not allow you to sit on the couch eating bonbons while you build biceps like an Avenger, it can help with recovery, relaxati

We've Lost Touch with Our Bodies 2019-02-05 07:00:00But we can get it back through a process known as “interoception” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Appalachia's Fight to Lessen the Impact of Substance 2019-02-04 12:00:00A needle-exchange program in Virginia is a good first step—but isn’t enough by itself -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Tiny Organs in Orbit 2019-02-04 07:00:00Cultured human lung, heart and kidney cells flying onboard the International Space Station could reveal much about aging and disease -- Read more on S

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Codeine: An Opioid Threat to Kids 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Codeine: An Opioid Threat to KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Health Tip: Raise Your Chances of Having a 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Health Tip: Raise Your Chances of Having a BabyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Exercises to Build Your Upper Body Strength 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Exercises to Build Your Upper Body StrengthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

'Apple-Shaped' Body? 'Pear-Shaped'? Your Genes May Tell 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: 'Apple-Shaped' Body? 'Pear-Shaped'? Your Genes May TellCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 StatesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00

Don't Open Medical Pot Dispensaries Near Schools: Poll 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Don't Open Medical Pot Dispensaries Near Schools: PollCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:0

Keep Your Kids Safe From Burns 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Keep Your Kids Safe From BurnsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/17/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Kid-Friendly Food Swaps Everyone Will Love 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Kid-Friendly Food Swaps Everyone Will LoveCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated Fat 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated FatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Health Tip: Why You Need Electrolytes 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Health Tip: Why You Need ElectrolytesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Health Tip: Using Eye Makeup 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Health Tip: Using Eye MakeupCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

Possible Parkinson's 'Pandemic' Looms: Report 2019-02-20 02:00:00Title: Possible Parkinson's 'Pandemic' Looms: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Doctors have been prescribing fentanyl to the wrong 2019-02-20 13:04:03Prescription fentanyl, a highly potent and immediate-release drug meant for people with advanced cancer who have been on an opioid treatment, has been

As suicide rates rise, college students band together 2019-02-20 12:44:47Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens, prompting college students to organize an unprecedented national mental health conference.

Mom who suffered heart attack while pregnant warns 2019-02-20 12:13:39When Eliz Greene was 35 and pregnant, the unthinkable happened—she had a heart attack.

Eating nuts tied to lower heart disease risk 2019-02-20 11:12:52People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely, if ever, consume nuts, a U

Minnesota man devastated by cancer diagnosis after surviving 2019-02-20 10:15:57The miraculous story involving a Minnesota man who survived for two nights in his car while stuck in the middle of a blizzard in North Dakota has take

Ohio hepatitis A cases hit 1,600 but outbreak 2019-02-20 08:44:07The Ohio Department of Health says reports that wrongly imply a newly declared outbreak of hepatitis A are circulating around the state, apparently pr

Video of boy in wheelchair bouncing on trampoline 2019-02-19 15:45:26A video showing a young boy with spina bifida bouncing on a trampoline has gone viral.

FDA warns against 'young blood' transfusions 2019-02-19 15:43:45The FDA is warning against so-called “vampire” treatments or procedures that involve injecting plasma from young blood donors in an effort

TV drug ads will soon include prices: Will 2019-02-19 15:07:45You don’t have to watch television long before an ad for a prescription drug comes on the screen.

Grandma battling brain cancer gets surprise message from 2019-02-19 13:41:16A grandmother batting brain cancer knows she has the love and support of her “magnificent seven” grandkids, even though they don’t m

2-year-old’s 'miracle' healing sparked worship anthem: ‘We believe 2019-02-19 12:11:37A California 2-year-old's miraculous healing from a deadly disease sparked a worship anthem for Bethel Music.

Rare Rembrandt exhibit can be terminally ill patients' 2019-02-19 11:55:13A charity is preparing to grant the final wishes for terminally ill patients who want to see a new display featuring hundreds of pieces by the Dutch a