Rare Skin Disease Ruined Gaza Man's Life — Until Israeli Doctors Stepped In
He was in pain. He could not work. He was ashamed. He'd been told there was no treatment. Then he went to Hadassah Medical Center.
Health & Safety
What Is 'Fruit Concentrate,' Anyway? And Is It Good For You?
The mystery ingredient pops up in a lot of household favorites, but its nutrition level depends on how it's used.
A Father To His Son: 'I Know What It's Like' Living With Tourette's Syndrome
Josh Hanagarne has an extreme form of Tourette's syndrome, where his tics — or involuntary movements and sounds — have been so severe, they've put him in the hospital.
Ants, Seaweed, Chocolate Beer And (Maybe) Less Meat: The Future Of Food
When it comes to finding and preparing food, we're a continually inventive species. Anthropologist Barbara J. King asks: What are the food trends of the future?
For Grocery Stores In Texas, It's A Race To Restock Their Shelves
Hurricane Harvey destroyed intricate supply chains that keep supermarket shelves stocked with perishable food. Grocery stores are already rebuilding those networks.
Why Some Muslims In Pakistan Won't Be Able To Buy A Goat This Year
Buying a sacrificial goat for the Muslim holiday of Eid l-Adha is the sign of a strong household. But harsh droughts in the Karachi area are making it hard for families to afford one.
An 'Army Of People' Helps Houston Cancer Patients Get Treatment
During Harvey, doctors, nurses, technicians and facilities staff tended to inpatients at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Now the hospital is working to get outpatients back for care as well.
Live In Hawaii, And Odds Are You'll Need Fewer Prescription Meds
People who live in the Aloha State are less likely to use opioid painkillers or be prescribed antibiotics than are mainland dwellers. Healthy lifestyles have a lot to do with that.
Carolinas HealthCare To Partner With UNC Health Care, Create Medical Giant
Two North Carolina hospital systems are partnering up to create a healthcare giant in the state.
The Smartphone Generation: Less Sex, Fewer Drinks, More Depression
A psychologist worries that thousands of young people are "on the brink of a mental health crisis."