Friday, August 29
Messy homes can say more than words — if you notice these 11 things at someone's house, it's a strong sign they're struggling more than they admit.
Thursday, August 28
A new study suggests common mouth bacteria that usually stay in their lane may drift into the bloodstream and trigger heart attacks.
Thursday, August 28
Two more people dead after eating Louisiana oysters infected with flesh-eating bacteria
Thursday, August 28
Stanford research says the new COVID-19 strain is driving most infections in the Bay Area as disease levels remain high at the start of the school year.
Wednesday, August 27
Data suggests there's a certain number of minutes you should aim for to improve your cardiovascular health.
Wednesday, August 27
Learn what a new study suggests regarding certain nutrients and how they may help you sleep better and, as a result, reduce excessive daytime sleepiness.
Wednesday, August 27
Emergency room doctors share the nine symptoms that they wouldn't ignore. If you're experiencing one of these symptoms, you should go to the ER for an evaluation.
Wednesday, August 27
Learn about the different types of pickles, and what they can mean for your gut health. Plus, find tips on how to choose the best pickles for you.
Wednesday, August 27
You are mostly but not entirely human. If we crunch the numbers, 8% of your genome actually comes from viruses that got stranded there. This viral detritus is a souvenir from our evolutionary past, a reminder that viruses have been with us from the very begin…
Wednesday, August 27
“If you want to make foodborne disease go away, then don’t look for foodborne disease.”…
Wednesday, August 27
State is reaching peak season for risk of West Nile, the mosquito-borne virus that so far has been confirmed in 20 people and blamed for two deaths in 2025.
Wednesday, August 27
For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian—the world's first recorded pandemic—in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 years ago.
Wednesday, August 27
New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.
Wednesday, August 27
The season of sniffles and coughs is nearly upon us. Given that RFK Jr. is already changing public-health guidance to suit his agenda, will it be hard to get vaccinated this fall? Here’s what to know.
Wednesday, August 27