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This Year's Second Colorado Plague Patient Died

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 09, 2015 05:03 PM EDT

Plague is being spread by fleas through rats and other animals, and immediate treatment with antibiotics is needed to contain it.

'Flesh-eating' Seawater Bacteria Kills Tenth Person in Florida

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 09, 2015 05:02 PM EDT

Take care to cook shellfish well, and do not enter the sea if you have raw wounds or weak immune systems.

Alabama Is Third State to De-Fund 'Planned Parenthood'

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 09, 2015 05:04 PM EDT

After Lousiana and New Hampshire, Alabama is the third state to to cut state funds from Planned Parenthood.

What Is The Secret To Living Beyond 100?

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

By fighting inflammation, you have a fighting chance of staying healthy and happy beyond 100 years, say scientists.

Cell Phones Can Lead To Cancer In Your Child's Brain

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

Multiple studies show that children and fetuses are more prone to absorb harmful radiation from cell phones and wi-fi.

Study: US Teens Need More Sleep, Begin School Too Early

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:22 PM EDT

A new study shows that most US schools do not follow the government guidelines of pushing back their school timings.

Poor Thinking Skills Are Related To Heart Disease

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

Low scores in thinking can make you more vulnerable to heart attacks and strokes, say scientists.

Man With Terminal Cancer Married From Hospital Bed

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

Keith Borum has terminal cancer, but his girlfriend Nina Scott's love is undying. They got married from his hospital bed.

Man's Tattoo For Hearing Impaired Daughter Becomes Viral

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

One popular picture shows a child with a cochlear implant sitting with her father, who has a tattoo of a cochlear implant on his shaved head.

If You Are Overweight, Don't Overstress Yourself About It

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:25 PM EDT

Worrying too much about your obesity isn't going to help---it might actually work in your disfavor, say scientists.

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