Pink Noise Might Interfere With Healthy Sleep, Trial Finds

"Pink noise” has become a trendy sleep aid, but a new study says it actually might interfere with brain activity during sleep.

People listening to pink noise suffered a decrease in the amount of time they were in REM sleep, the stage of sleep in which dreams occur, researchers reported Feb. 2 in the journal Sleep.

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Most Teens With IBS Outgrow Symptoms by Adulthood, Study Finds

For many teenagers, the cramping and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can feel like a life sentence. 

But a new long-term study offers good news: A majority of adolescents with the condition will likely enter adulthood symptom-free.

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Karolinska Institute in Sweden foll...

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...