Did mold in a University of Maryland dorm contribute to the death of freshman Olivia Paregol last week? Paregol died from complications of
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Pelvic pain in men: 10 most common causes
These issues are relatively common. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) estimate that chronic pelvic
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Environmental exposures early in life modify immune responses – effects visible even in adolescence
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to
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Vaping no boost to quit rates in smokers, study suggests
People who vape and smoke cigarettes are no more likely to drop the nicotine habit than those who just smoke,
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Novel mechanism of immune activation in HIV-exposed, seronegative people who inject drugs
According to new research from The Wistar Institute, the S100A14 protein is expressed at higher levels in people who inject
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Study finds that in treating obesity, one size does not fit all
Analyzing data from more than 2,400 obese patients who underwent bariatric weight-loss surgery, researchers identified at least four different patient
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15 Things in Your Home That Could Be Making You Sick
Nobody wants to get sick. But taking extra measures when you’re out in public in order to avoid becoming ill
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is in the Hospital With 3 Broken Ribs. Here's What Her Recovery Could Look Like
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized with three broken ribs. Ginsburg–all-around political (not to mention fitness) badass,
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Sharp Rise Seen in Kids’ ER Visits for Mental Health Woes
FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018 — Mental health issues are sending more and more kids and teens to hospital emergency rooms,
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Change in bowel habits: Causes and when to see a doctor
For some people, one bowel movement per day is normal. For others, having several bowel movements a day or one
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