Some strains of yeast in the human gut can produce toxins that could contribute to irritable bowel disease (IBD), according to new research. These "high-damaging" Candida albicans yeast strains aren… [+4261 chars]
If you saw six-year-old Avery in her dance class today, youd never guess that she almost died from a heart defect. She underwent her first open heart surgery shortly after birth, and the procedure le… [+15451 chars]
A man has left the internet horrified after opening up about his bizarre raw meat diet, which sees him ingesting uncooked animal organs like testicles and brains on a daily basis. Weam Breiche, 31… [+7475 chars]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.–The sixth case of bird flu found in the state of Missouri this spring is the first case in St. Louis County, the health department announced Wednesday. Authorities say a “presu… [+971 chars]
Whether you toss and turn at night or sleep soundly, exposure to light can affect the quality of your rest. That blinking on your computer might not seem like a big deal, especially if you can snooze… [+2683 chars]
Sleep is important for many reasons – but experts have warned that too much can actually be bad for your brain. Official NHS guidance states that most adults need between six and nine hours sleep ev… [+4101 chars]
The next generation of potential vaccines for HIV are set to be tested in humans. This week, the U.S. National Institutes of Health launched an early clinical trial that will track the safety of thre… [+2514 chars]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.–The sixth case of bird flu found in the state of Missouri this spring is the first case in St. Louis County, the health department announced Wednesday. Authorities say a “presu… [+971 chars]
Having a family member who has or had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be devastating, as watching a loved one slowly lose their memory or becoming confused can be truly heartbreaking. Un… [+5871 chars]
But the Nature paper demonstrates that the data drawn from just two dozen subjects is generally insufficient to be reliable and can in fact yield massively inflated findings, Dr. Dosenbach said. For… [+1176 chars]
By Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief Raleigh, N.C. — Wildlife officials announced Wednesday that a hawk in Wake County is among four wild birds now known to have died from a highly dangerous s… [+3872 chars]
By Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief Raleigh, N.C. — Wildlife officials announced Wednesday that a hawk in Wake County is among four wild birds now known to have died from a highly dangerous s… [+3872 chars]
