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Biker Impaled By Tree Drives 20 Miles to Hospital

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 28, 2015 03:27 PM EDT

A mountain biker in New Mexico got impaled in the neck with a tree branch and had to drive for 20 miles to get to the nearest hospital.

Hundreds Sick in the US from Eating Cilantro Grown in Fields Littered with Toilet Paper, Feces

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 28, 2015 03:27 PM EDT

The US has banned cilantro imports from certain Mexico farms after health officials found the growing fields to be in appalling conditions that were littered with human feces and toilet paper.

Study: Disobedient Children have Higher Salaries as Adults

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 28, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

Disobedient children tend to end up with higher paychecks as adults, a new study is reporting.

Family and Friends Affect Teens’ Risk of Using E-cigarettes

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 28, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Family and friends can have a huge influence over whether or not teenagers will start using e-cigarettes, a new study found.

Rattlesnake Selfie Costs Man $150,000 in Medical Expenses

By Peter R - Jul 28, 2015 10:38 AM EDT

Todd Fassler of San Diego suffered bite injuries and had to be administered several doses of antivenom after he posed for a selfie with the rattlesnake.

Success And Ageing Linked To Harmful Alcohol Consumption

By Peter R - Jul 26, 2015 07:37 PM EDT

The new study determines socioeconomic factors that influence alcohol consumption in people aged over 50 years.

Your Favorite Musician Tells More About Your Brain Than You Ever Thought

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 26, 2015 02:56 PM EDT

A new study from the University of Cambridge says an individual's favorite musical artist can give away clues about the way they think, The Independent reported.

Include Added Sugar Calories On Label: FDA

By Peter R - Jul 25, 2015 05:04 PM EDT

FDA on Friday proposed including added sugars calorie information on nutrition labels based on guidelines that they should be restricted to 10 percent of daily calorie intake.

Fatal Brain Eating Amoeba Now Invading Northern US, Courtesy Climate Change

By Peter R - Jul 25, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Health experts blame rising summer temperature for Naegleria fowleri's presence in the north.

Cuddling with Cats and Puppies Boosts Self-Esteem, Study

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 24, 2015 12:42 PM EDT

According to pet expert, Mia Cobb, cuddling with your feline friends and playing with puppies can reduce stress levels and boost self-esteem.

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