Articles By Elana Glowatz
Your Period Might Be Late Because Of Air Pollution
Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution. 
Two Common Gene Mutations Boost Breast Cancer Risk, Scientists Find
Women with two genetic mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer and should be screened, scientists say. 
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fast Food
A diet high in fat and sugar, which could include fast food, may affect the immune system in the same way as a bacterial infection. 
Young People Snort Date-Rape Drug, Thinking It’s Cocaine, Almost Die
They assumed the white powder was cocaine but it was a powerful date-rape drug that almost killed them. 
How Many Kids Have Autism? Diagnosis Numbers Are Stabilizing, Data Show
Autism rates increased for two decades; now the number of kids diagnosed with the developmental disorder might finally be leveling out. 
Surrogate Who Refused To Abort Baby With Heart Defect: ‘I Had No Rights’
A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose life." 
How Much Deep Sleep Is Optimal And How To Get More
Getting enough deep sleep is important for you health. Here’s how many hours you need and how to get more. 
Male Virgins Still Get HPV, Showing Infectiousness Of STD
You don’t need to have sex to catch HPV, according to these male virgins with the STD. 
Why Autism Diagnosis Varies By Race: Scientists Compare Black And White Parents
Black parents might report issues in their child’s development differently, leading to a racial disparity in how and when autism is diagnosed — and hurting the chances for early intervention. 
Scientists Trick Fat Cells To Prevent Obesity
Scientists may have found a way to manipulate fat cells to prevent obesity. 
Marijuana May Cause Intense Vomiting In Mysterious, Painful Condition
Long-term marijuana users are reporting debilitating vomiting and stomach pain, part of a mysterious but possibly rising condition linked to weed. 
Men Think A Woman's Consent To Sex Previously Implies Her Consent Ever After
New research has found that many men on college campuses do not have accurate ideas about sexual consent.
