WHO Says Nipah Virus Risk Is Low After Two Cases Reported in India

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India, where two people tested positive.

In an email sent to the Reuters news agency, WHO said it does not recommend travel or trade restrictions in the wake of the infections.

“The WHO considers the risk of furt...

Couples Are Happier When They See Their Partner as a Saver, Study Says

How couples see each other’s money habits may play a big part in how happy they feel, both in their relationship and their finances, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Spouses who viewed their partners as savers rather than spenders reported higher levels of marital happiness and financial well-being, said lead...

Baby Formula Pulled in Europe After New Safety Limits on Harmful Toxin

Several baby formula brands are pulling products from stores after France lowered the allowed level of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

On Monday, French companies Popote and Vitagermine removed five batches of infant formula following the rule change. Popote recalled two lots, while Vitagermine pulled three, saying it...

NASA’s Crew-12 Begins Quarantine Before February Launch to Space Station

Four astronauts preparing for an extended stay in space have started quarantine as they get ready for their next big mission.

The Crew-12 team entered a two-week isolation period Jan. 28 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. 

The goal? Keep everyone healthy before liftoff.

The crew is scheduled to launch no earl...

Grief Best Managed Through Talk Therapy, Evidence Shows

Talk therapy is the best way to ease grief and depression following the death of a loved one, a new evidence review has concluded.

There’s solid evidence that psychotherapy can help people work through their grief, researchers reported today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Other common ways of confronting grief &md...

Stroke Rehab Focused On 'Good' Arm Shows Better Results, Trial Finds

Stroke rehabilitation might be focusing on the wrong side of a survivor’s body, a new study says.

Traditional rehab focuses on restoring strength and movement to the side of the body impaired by a stroke, researchers said.

But therapy targeted toward a stroke survivor’s less-impaired arm significantly improved their movem...