Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals

Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous ways.

“Many people, especially foreign tourists, think Asia...

Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks

Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party. 

Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.

And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.

"Think before you drink," the institute urges. "Avoiding beverages containing alcohol while...

FDA Approves Juul E-Cigs for Sale, Years After Ban Attempt

After years of legal battles and health concerns, Juul Labs has the go-ahead to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will allow Juul to market its e-cigarette device and tobacco and menthol refill cartridges.

The agency said the products may help adult s...

8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases

A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough.

All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and a donor.

The goal? To prevent the babies from inheriting mitochondrial diseases, a group of rare an...

Trump Diagnosed With Common Vein Condition in the Legs

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein condition that affects many older adults, the White House said.

Trump, 79, recently noticed some mild swelling in his lower legs. After a medical checkup, doctors found he has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood has trouble flowing back to the heart. 

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Hispanic People Have Unexplained Higher Risk For Nerve Disorder

Hispanic people are more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy than white people, and it’s not clear why, a new study has found.

Hispanic folks were 32% more likely than white people to have this nerve disorder even after accounting for known health, lifestyle and social risk factors, researchers reported July 16 in the journal

Diabetic Women Should Be Asked About Desire For Kids At Every Doctor's Visit, Guidelines Say

Doctors should ask diabetic women at every visit about their intention to have a child, to make sure they get the appropriate care prior to conception, new guidelines say.

This will help avoid miscarriages and birth defects among women who have diabetes before pregnancy, the authors write in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...