Athletes Go For Gold With Red Spots Blazing
There's scant science to support the ancient Eastern therapy of cupping. But that hasn't stopped Olympians from trying it to ease pain and speed recovery.
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When Pregnant Women Need Medicine, They Encounter A Void
Women encounter a dilemma when they get pregnant: Should they continue taking medications that keep them healthy? That question can be scary, because drugs are rarely tested for safety in pregnancy.
We Know How Women Get Zika. But How Does The Virus Reach Their Babies?
The Zika virus holds a particular fear for pregnant women because it causes severe birth defects. But researchers are still struggling to find out how the virus reaches the fetus through the placenta.
For Vets, Caring For Sick Pets And Grieving Owners Takes A Toll
Veterinarians have high rates of stress and suicide, so vet schools are trying to give them tools to deal with challenging tasks such as euthanasia — and with comforting with grieving pet owners.
Zika Cases Surge In Puerto Rico As Mosquitoes Flourish
The warm, wet summer months in Puerto Rico are the perfect breeding time for the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus. As the mosquitoes multiply there, so do the human cases of infection.
Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida
For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.
Medical Studies Involving Children Often Go Unpublished
An analysis of pediatric clinical trials found that the results of almost a third of studies that were finished weren't published in medical journals. The lapses raise scientific and ethical concerns.
NIH Plans To Lift Ban On Research Funds For Part-Human, Part-Animal Embryos
The National Institutes of Health is proposing to fund experiments that create chimeras of human and animal cells while also imposing restrictions in response to ethical concerns.
Has My Child Been Exposed To Lead? When And How To Test
Multiple testing options and false positives can leave parents confused about blood lead level readings. We found out how the tests work and what the results really mean for a child's health.
75 Percent of Americans Say They Eat Healthy — Despite Evidence To The Contrary
A third of U.S. adults are obese, and 80 percent don't eat enough fruits, veggies and whole grains. Yet our poll with Truven Health Analytics suggests that as a nation, we eat with blinders on.