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A BBC Watchdog report found that ice that is served up by some fast food chains was contaminated with fecal bacteria. More than half of the samples from the major chains—including Burger King, KFC, and McDonald’s—were contaminated with the bacteria, according to the BBC documentary. The investigation was made after it was revealed that ice from […]

As we get older, our thinking skills often deteriorate: We may get slower, more forgetful, and not as good at learning new things. Yet not everyone experiences these changes to the same degree. Some remain mentally sharp into their 60s, 70s, and beyond; others experience declines that can make it harder for them to live independently. […]

Pain is never fun to experience, but it is one of the most useful bodily signals we have. It acts like an alarm system for harmful or potentially fatal conditions—so you know that when you touch that boiling hot pan, you should take your hand away. Pain is also a highly subjective experience; people can […]

Doctors have long recognized two types of diabetes: One that you’re born with (Type 1), and another that develops later in life (Type 2). But a growing body of research points to a new form: Type 3, often referred to as “diabetes of the brain.” Types 1 and 2 are known for deteriorating the body. […]

About 20 years ago, I had arthroscopic surgery on my knee. I was running a lot, and over a period of a few months, my right knee began “talking” to me. A trip to my doctor ended up with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon, and not knowing any better, I let him operate without […]

Some medical conditions are being diagnosed too often and therefore could be dangerously over-treated, according to five influential Australian health care organizations that recently released a joint statement calling for action to tackle the problem. Overdiagnosis occurs when someone is diagnosed with a disease that wouldn’t harm them, or when treatment does more harm than good. It happens […]

Laura Bourdeanu vividly remembers the moment police told her that her best friend had been killed. Shocked and short of breath, Bourdeanu went for a walk to clear her head. Then she began to run. “I was not a runner, but it felt so good to do it,” Bourdeanu said. “Every day after that, I […]

It’s no secret that the beauty industry has huge marketing budgets. They’ve spent fortunes trying to convince women that injections, chemical peels or $300 creams and serums will smooth wrinkles and restore youthful skin.    But harsh treatments and chemicals can actually make things worse.  The beauty industry focuses almost exclusively on external issues. But […]

A California jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based products like Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury’s verdict in favor of California resident Eva Echeverria was the largest yet in lawsuits […]

An Australian researcher has great news for children with peanut allergies—most of them may be able to enjoy the treat after all. Professor Mimi Tang, a pediatric immunologist allergist at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, made a splash four years ago with her surprisingly simple and effective treatment of peanut allergies. She fed 31 allergic […]

Did you ever wonder why new medications so often debut right after awareness of the condition they treat increases? It is no coincidence. The tactic is called unbranded advertising and “disease awareness” and drug companies spend more on it than they do for regular advertising. Unbranded disease advertising usually suggests many more people suffer from […]

Do you suffer from anxiety? Have you tried just about everything to get over it, but it just keeps coming back? Maybe you thought you had gotten over it, but the symptoms returned with a vengeance? Whatever your circumstances, there is a way to beat anxiety for good. Anxiety can present as fear, restlessness, an inability […]

Without the sun, there is no life. The sun stirs our atmosphere, warms our oceans, and gives energy to plants that generate oxygen and food. The sun also influences our body and mind in ways that modern science is only beginning to appreciate. For most of human history, people revered the sun, even worshipped it […]

Fleas carrying plague have been found in northern Arizona, according to the local public health agency. Fleas that tested positive for the plague were found in two areas of Coconino County—the Doney Park area, northeast of Flagstaff, and in the Red Lake area, some 5 miles northeast of Williams, according to the county’s Public Health […]

As much as we desire being connected to others—good friendships, a wonderful romantic relationship, close family members—this connection always comes at a cost. We get frustrated by other people. You know it’s true. You might be really good friends with someone, but then they get angry at you for some reason, or they behave without […]

VANCOUVER—Lobby groups for the meat and dairy sectors are up in arms over indications that Canada’s next food guide could discourage the consumption of beef, butter, and cheese. The guide, expected to be released early next year after its first overhaul in a decade, has been instrumental in teaching generations the importance of nutrition and […]

Ritual slaughter is illegal in New Zealand, Switzerland, and the Scandinavian and Baltic countries.

It can completely ruin your summer.

Gary Younge, a black reporter who grew up in England demonstrates in a moving new book, it might cause you to ask hard questions other reporters duck.

Arsenic is given to turkeys, hogs, and chickens for enhanced color.