The Real Caveman Diet Was Mushrooms, Tree Bark And Moss
Not all early humans were carnivores.
Health
GOP Reveals First Draft Of Obamacare Replacement
Republicans have unveiled their alternative to President Obama's signature health care law.
Israel To Decriminalize Cannabis, Fight Stigma
Israel's Cabinet decided to decriminalize smoking marijuana recreationally — but that's not the same as legalization.
Polluted Environments Are Killing Millions Of Children Worldwide
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 deaths among children under age 5 can be linked to environmental hazards.
Lymphedema Isn't Just A Hereditary Disease — It Can Affect Anyone
If you've never heard of lymphedema, we're here to help.
Texas Could Let Doctors Mislead Patients To Try To Decrease Abortions
A Texas bill could allow doctors to leave out information about a baby's health if they think the diagnosis could lead to an abortion.
A Surprise To No One: Public Pools Really Are Filled With Pee
In several public pools, researchers tested the concentration of an artificial sweetener passed in urine. The results are pretty gross.
Why Former And Current Smokers Should Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
It could be a significant way to combat COPD, which encompasses lung diseases that make it hard to breathe.
BPA Isn't Totally Healthy But Neither Are The Alternatives
A new study on mice shows a recent alternative to BPA plastics can cause health problems of its own.
DNA Proves Chicken From These Fast-Food Places Isn't All Chicken
Of five food chains tested, Subway ranked last for actual chicken content in its products.
Gaza's Residents Struggle To Get Out — Even For Cancer Treatment
Doctors often can't even get outdated medications, let alone modern treatments.
Obamacare Covers More People Than President Trump Says It Does
President Trump's comments at CPAC misrepresent the impact Obamacare has had on Americans.
Children Breathe Dangerous Pollution At Almost 8,000 Public Schools
All over the country, students are breathing in air pollution that can cause major health issues. And the problem isn't just big city schools.
You Should Be Eating Way More Fruits And Veggies Than You Think
Some scientists say they now know exactly how much of the good stuff we should be eating.
A Mosquito-Spit Vaccine Could Protect You From Multiple Diseases
Unlike other vaccines, this one protects against the mosquito itself — its saliva, to be exact.
Good News: Life Expectancy Could Increase In 35 Countries
A study found that in 35 industrialized countries, life spans are expected to increase in the next 13 years.
UN Declares 'Man-Made' Famine In South Sudan Amid Conflict, Inflation
Despite relief efforts, the U.N. was forced to declare a famine in parts of South Sudan — meaning people are already dying of starvation.
Flint Water Might've Made People Sick Again, But Not From Lead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the first genetic link between Legionnaires' disease and Flint River water.
Trump Administration Proposes Obamacare Changes To 'Stabilize' Market
The new rule would cut Obamacare's enrollment period in half and tighten certain enrollment procedures.
How To Control Our Tiniest Medical Machines
Researchers are learning how to control cooperative swarms of tiny machines by using precise magnetic fields.
Scientists Screw Up And Create Mice That Can't Form Coke Habit
Scientists were trying to create an easily addicted mouse. Instead, they got one that couldn't get addicted no matter how hard they tried.
When It Comes To Sexy Dancing, Science Says It's All In The Hips
The most attractive dancers move a certain way, according to a new study.
These Genetically Modified Cows Don't Need Antibiotics
Scientists in China successfully created cows that are resistant to a deadly strand of tuberculosis by modifying the cows' genes.
Double Exposure: How One Breast Cancer Survivor Reclaimed Her Identity
Chemotherapy and a double mastectomy saved Shantise Sipho's life. Photography saved her identity.
Stem Cell Therapy Might Offer Hope To Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A five-year study found stem cell therapy might be one of the most effective ways of treating multiple sclerosis.
This Breath Monitor Tells You If You're Sick
A new technology may be able to detect whether you have the flu.
Researchers Have Found Another Reason To Avoid Fast Food
Turns out even the containers and wrappers could be bad for you.
Trump Brings His Campaign Promises To His Meeting With Pharma CEOs
President Trump wants lower drug prices — but it seems like he won't use Medicare to get them.
New Technology Gives Completely Paralyzed Patients A Voice
Scientists once thought people who were completely paralyzed might never communicate. New research is working to change that.
France Is Saying Bye-Bye To Free Soda Refills
The government wants to combat rising obesity rates, particularly for young adults.
