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A child is immunized against measles, mumps and rubella in Lyon, France.

Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases

There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease.

Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

Artist Alexander Reben wants to know whether a robot could fulfill our deep need for companionship. He created a robot named BlabDroid that asks people to share their raw emotions and deep secrets.

The Department of Health and Human Services says its decision to place new restrictions on the use of human fetal tissue in medical research follows a review that began last September of HHS research involving such tissue.

Trump Administration Restricts Federal Research Involving Human Fetal Tissue

National Institutes of Health research "that requires new acquisition of fetal tissue from elective abortions will not be conducted," the Department of Health and Human Services says.

The now-defunct San Onofre Nuclear Power Station is pictured May 30, 2019.

Nuclear Fuel Transfers At San Onofre Are Now Safe, Federal Regulators Say

Southern California Edison was given the go-ahead by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to resume fuel transfers two weeks ago.

Saint Augustine was among the saints who pushed some of the bans and policies that may have paved the way for a breakdown of extended family networks in Western Europe during the Middle Ages.

Western Individualism May Have Roots In The Medieval Church's Obsession With Incest

Researchers combed Vatican archives to find records of how ancient church policies shaped Western values and family structures today.

A child plays near communist-era apartment blocks in Hoyerswerda, Germany. After the collapse of the communist East German government that had redeveloped the area into an industrial hub, factories shut down and coal production declined. The population has sunk below 33,000 — about half its size before the fall of the Berlin Wall.

In German Coal Country, This Former Socialist Model City Has Shrunk In Half

Thirty years after the Berlin Wall fell, Hoyerswerda is struggling to thrive, a far-right party has gained popularity and many residents worry about the future when Germany phases out coal.

Placenta purveyors often dehydrate and grind a new mother's placenta to a powder, then add it to a pill capsule. Generally, the goal is to increase her milk production, energy and mood, but scientists dispute such benefits.

Opinion: Placenta-Eating Went Mainstream When Many Doctors Stopped Listening

Preparers of pills made from placental tissue have gained online momentum, claiming to support each new mom in her slog to recovery. A historian traces the trend to a mother's need to be heard.

A blood transfusion bag hangs in an operating room in a hospital in the Republic of Congo. Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa have a huge gap between blood supply and demand, new research found.

Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of Blood

The first global analysis of blood supply and demand finds that many developing countries are relying on risky emergency donations.

Even if optimism doesn't come naturally, it can be taught, researchers say. Therapists can help you practice reframing your expectations, to cultivate a sunnier outlook.

Optimists For The Win: Finding The Bright Side Might Help You Live Longer

Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach 85. Optimism is teachable.

The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse in Giv'atayim, Israel, July 27, 2018.

When To See The Super Blood Wolf Moon

On Sunday, there will be a super blood wolf moon. Translated, that means a total lunar eclipse while the moon is closest to Earth during January.

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