Abby Abrams

America's Most Diverse Congress: Meet the Class of 2019

The record number of women sworn into Congress on Jan. 3 included a 68-year-old bison farmer from West Virginia, a 29-year-old progressive upstart from New York and a 58-year-old Native American single mother from New...

By Abby Abrams , Alana Abramson and Charlotte Alter January 10, 2019

Nearly 1 in 10 Cancer Survivors Still Smokes

And only about 40% said they planned to quit

By Abby Abrams August 6, 2014

U.S. will evacuate 2 Americans with Ebola from West Africa

Emory Hospital in Atlanta announced on Thursday that it will treat at least one patient

By Abby Abrams August 1, 2014

Julia Roberts Can Still Recite Her Lines From Pretty Woman and Notting Hill

Julia Roberts is still "just a girl"

By Abby Abrams August 1, 2014

5 Fruits and Veggies A Day Can Lower Your Risk of Death

An apple (or five) a day may do more than keep the doctor away

By Abby Abrams July 30, 2014

Found: The Part of Your Brain That Senses Dread

This tiny part of your brain tracks bad experiences

By Abby Abrams July 29, 2014

Promising Drug Fails to Slow Breast Cancer

Researchers had hoped to add breast cancer to the list of cancers for which the drug is already approved

By Abby Abrams July 25, 2014

Hear YouTube Superstar Troye Sivan's Single 'Happy Little Pill'

His EP drops Aug. 15 — and pre-orders have already buoyed it to the top of the charts

By Abby Abrams July 25, 2014

Morning-After Pill May Not Be Affected By Body Weight

Recent studies raised questions about the effectiveness of the contraceptive method among heavier women.

By Abby Abrams July 25, 2014

Your Great Grandmother's Exposure to Pesticides Could Be Making You Obese

The effects of pesticides can span three generations, according to the latest research

By Abby Abrams July 25, 2014

Gains in Life Expectancy in the U.S. May Be Slipping

Nearly four in five Americans over age 67 have multiple chronic medical conditions

By Abby Abrams July 24, 2014

Learning to Read Does Not End in Fourth Grade

Do you remember when reading stopped requiring so much effort, and became almost second nature?

By Abby Abrams July 23, 2014

Want to Learn a Language? Don't Try So Hard

If at first you don't succeed, trying again might not help you when it comes to learning languages.

By Abby Abrams July 22, 2014

Finally, Homeland Season 4 Trailer Revealed!

Featuring Carrie Mathison in the Pakistani danger zone

By Abby Abrams July 18, 2014

Putin's Approval Rating Reaches Record High in Russia

Russians are also satisfied with their freedom, military and elections

By Abby Abrams July 18, 2014

This Former Dictator Is Suing the Call of Duty Makers

Manuel Noriega of Panama says the game used his image without permission

By Abby Abrams July 16, 2014

Abby Abrams

America's Most Diverse Congress: Meet the Class of 2019

The record number of women sworn into Congress on Jan. 3 included a 68-year-old bison farmer from West Virginia, a 29-year-old progressive upstart from New York and a 58-year-old ­Native American single mother from New...

Nearly 1 in 10 Cancer Survivors Still Smokes

And only about 40% said they planned to quit

U.S. will evacuate 2 Americans with Ebola from West Africa

Emory Hospital in Atlanta announced on Thursday that it will treat at least one patient

Julia Roberts Can Still Recite Her Lines From Pretty Woman and Notting Hill

Julia Roberts is still "just a girl"

5 Fruits and Veggies A Day Can Lower Your Risk of Death

An apple (or five) a day may do more than keep the doctor away

Found: The Part of Your Brain That Senses Dread

This tiny part of your brain tracks bad experiences

Promising Drug Fails to Slow Breast Cancer

Researchers had hoped to add breast cancer to the list of cancers for which the drug is already approved

Hear YouTube Superstar Troye Sivan's Single 'Happy Little Pill'

His EP drops Aug. 15 — and pre-orders have already buoyed it to the top of the charts

Morning-After Pill May Not Be Affected By Body Weight

Recent studies raised questions about the effectiveness of the contraceptive method among heavier women.

Your Great Grandmother's Exposure to Pesticides Could Be Making You Obese

The effects of pesticides can span three generations, according to the latest research

Gains in Life Expectancy in the U.S. May Be Slipping

Nearly four in five Americans over age 67 have multiple chronic medical conditions

Learning to Read Does Not End in Fourth Grade

Do you remember when reading stopped requiring so much effort, and became almost second nature?

Want to Learn a Language? Don't Try So Hard

If at first you don't succeed, trying again might not help you when it comes to learning languages.

Finally, Homeland Season 4 Trailer Revealed!

Featuring Carrie Mathison in the Pakistani danger zone

Putin's Approval Rating Reaches Record High in Russia

Russians are also satisfied with their freedom, military and elections

This Former Dictator Is Suing the Call of Duty Makers

Manuel Noriega of Panama says the game used his image without permission

Prostitute Charged in Google Exec's Death Pleads Not Guilty

Alix Tichelman was charged with manslaughter, great bodily injury and heroin possession

See Benicio del Toro as Pablo Escobar in Paradise Lost Teaser

Josh Hutcherson also features

Intimacy Addiction Looks Similar to Drug Addiction, Study Finds

Watching porn triggers similar brain activity as drug exposure, study says

CDC: Anthrax Scare Caused by Lack of Oversight

Another incident occurred after the anthrax exposure

The record number of women sworn into Congress on Jan. 3 included a 68-year-old bison farmer from West Virginia, a 29-year-old progressive upstart from New York and a 58-year-old Native American single mother from New...