Perfectly circular bruises are adorning the bodies of Olympians in Rio this summer after the sudden popularity of cupping -- an ancient therapy practiced as far back at the 6th century. CNN explores some of the more gruesome, but surprisingly commonplace, medical practices used to treat ailments throughout history.
Modern humans' ancient relatives were probably not Mensa material, but an exciting new discovery by paleoanthropologists suggests they were much more sophisticated than scientists had thought.
Over the past few years, there has been a steady flow of articles in magazines, newspapers and online news outlets examining what hookup culture on college campuses means for sexual norms and behaviors among young adults, particularly young women.
It's a dynamic that just about any parent can relate to: Your child does something wrong, such as hitting their sister or yelling at a friend, you encourage them to apologize, they refuse, and then they barely say the word "sorry."
Millions of Americans may be drinking water with unsafe levels of industrial chemicals, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. These chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances or PFASs, have been linked to high cholesterol, obesity, hormone suppression -- and even cancer.
Laura Maurer said she is not the type to text while driving. Case in point: Two years ago, when she needed to send a text to a client who frequented her hair salon, she pulled over on a country road near her home in Brooklyn, Iowa, to send it.
A wave of devastating injuries has already occurred at this summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and only four days have passed since the Games commenced.
From carousels to roller coasters, part of summer fun for many kids is a trip to the local carnival or a nearby amusement park. But experts are warning that children need to be supervised on rides because of the risk of injuries.
If you don't know the name Simone Biles, you most likely will now when the U.S. women's gymnastics team goes for gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Morrie Boogart knits hats -- 8,000 of them so far -- and donates them to the homeless. He's been doing it for 15 years, and even at his advanced age he still manages a hat every two days.
Edible marijuana offered at a quinceañera celebration is suspected of sickening 19 people Saturday night in San Francisco's Mission District, according to the city's Department of Public Health.
