Firefighters Fry Turkey Wrong, Set It Afire
Firefighters intentionally set a turkey on fire at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to raise awareness of safe cooking procedures for the holiday season.
Scientists uncover new method for tissue regeneration
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have discovered a new method to mimic the body's natural healing process to repair damaged tissue.
“Wrapper” Delivers Drug that Stops Fat Buildup in Arteries
A nanoparticle helps the man-made compound D-PDMP return the body's ability to break down bad cholesterol to normal function.
Coincidences involving kidneys, solar eclipses, write me a horror movie! ‘The...
Imagine meeting up with your mission companion from 20 years ago -- because he's the guy who's donating a kidney to save your life.
Worker at Zion NP Diagnosed with Tuberculosis
A confirmed case of tuberculosis has been discovered at Zion's National Park.
McDonald’s removes artificial preservatives from sandwiches
McDonald's announced Monday ingredient changes in some of its products -- removing removing artificial preservatives from its Chicken McNuggets and some breakfast items, and replacing high-fructose corn syrup in its sandwich buns with sugar.
‘Bath Salts’ Not Widespread in U.S. High Schools, Survey Finds
Of the one percent of U.S. high school seniors who have tried street drugs called "bath salts," nearly one-fifth are regular users, a new study finds.
Shorter Course Of Radiation Better For Early Stage Breast Cancer
Women had a significantly higher quality of life and no difference in tumor control with shorter treatments.
Study: Birth Rate Among U.S. Women Increases for the First Time...
The birth rate in the United States increased one percent in 2014 over the previous year, giving analysts reason to believe the nation's economy is growing stronger.
‘Kangaroo Care’ Linked To Low-Birth-Weight Infant Survival
Kangaroo mother care, or continuous skin-to-skin contact, can reduce rates of low birth weight infant death, according to a recent review of studies.
Sunscreen Delays Melanoma In Mice, Researchers Say
Applying 30 SPF sunscreen to mice before they were exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation delayed the development of melanoma, researchers report.
Babies Born With Organs Outside Their Bodies Up By A Third
The number of babies born with organs protruding from their bodies has risen significantly in the last 20 years, and most dramatically in non-Hispanic black mothers under 20, but researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they are not sure of the cause.
U.S. Army to introduce new physical fitness test
The U.S. Army is introducing an extensive overhaul of its physical fitness test that, with minor changes, has mostly been the same since 1980.
Transplant Drug May Help Limit Damage After A Heart Attack
Dampening the body's immune response after an attack may prevent additional damage to the heart.