
Norovirus Strikes Athletes at World Athletics Championships in the U.K.
Competitors from several countries staying at a London hotel became ill this week

Norovirus Strikes Athletes at World Athletics Championships in the U.K.
Competitors from several countries staying at a London hotel became ill this week

DNA Sunscreen Gets Better, Not Weaker, Over Time
New skin protectant is a transparent film, not a lotion, but shows remarkable properties


The Disease-Proofing Myth
Healthy diet and lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of disease, but not to zero. Let's take a more realistic approach to risk reduction

Mediterranean Diet Works--for Upper Crust
Italians who stuck closely to the heart-healthy diet had fewer heart attacks and strokes—but only if they were well-off and/or college educated. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Sophisticated Digital Aids Could Help Determine What Ails You
Sophisticated software could help doctors make better diagnoses

Meaningful Conversation Is a Crucial Part of Medicine
A diagnosis gives a name to the struggles and pain that individuals and families experience, especially when there is uncertainty and no clear path forward

Are Dogs Probiotic?
Recent studies raise new questions about how much pets can help—and hurt—human health

3 Myths (and 1 Truth) About Grain-Fed Beef
There's a lot to consider when deciding what kind of meat to buy--or even whether to eat meat at all. The least we can do is start with accurate information.

Sperm Count Dropping in Western World
The trend has occurred over 40 years

What Do We Know about the Brain Cancer Plaguing Sen. John McCain?
An oncology expert discusses treatment options for aggressive glioblastoma

5 Things to Know about the Experimental Therapy for Charlie Gard
The British baby has a rare, lethal disease

Does Empathy and Warmth Make a Physician Seem More Competent?
New research suggests that in many cases the answer is yes