If everything you ate suddenly tasted bitter, metallic, and for the most part vile, you might think something was seriously wrong with you -- but it could just be the pine nuts you ate yesterday. Virtually undocumented before 2009, a recent slew of"pine mouth"cases have brought this strange affliction to light. A day after consuming certain pine nuts (it is not known why some batches cause this and not others), sufferers will be unable to taste anything but a bitter, metallic taste, no matter what they eat, for weeks.Pine nut-Cook-Nuts and Seeds-Home-Food

If everything you ate suddenly tasted bitter, metallic, and for the most part vile, you might think something was seriously wrong with you -- but it could just be the pine nuts you ate yesterday. Virtually undocumented before 2009, a recent slew of "pine mouth" cases have brought this strange affliction to light. A day after consuming certain pine nuts (it is not known why some batches cause this and not others), sufferers will be unable to taste anything but a bitter, metallic taste, no matter what they eat, for weeks. Pine nut - Cook - Nuts and Seeds - Home - Food

When Andree Marion brushes her teeth with her left hand, her right hand will automatically do an"air brush"impression. When she turns a door knob with her right hand, the left one with twist in kind. Because of a rare condition known as mirror dystonia, Marion's hands will perpetually act in tandem. Thanks to a study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers now understand why.Movement disorder-Health-Parkinson's disease-Disorders-Mental Health

When Andree Marion brushes her teeth with her left hand, her right hand will automatically do an "air brush" impression. When she turns a door knob with her right hand, the left one with twist in kind. Because of a rare condition known as mirror dystonia, Marion's hands will perpetually act in tandem. Thanks to a study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers now understand why. Movement disorder - Health - Parkinson's disease - Disorders - Mental Health

Dr. Richard Besser explains when men should visit their doctor.Health-Richard E. Besser-Men-American Broadcasting Company-Good Morning America

The University of Florida is implementing a tobacco-free policy on July 1, in keeping with a nationwide trend. In 2005, there were just 18 smoke-free colleges -- now there are 394, according to the American Nonsmokers'Rights Foundation.Tobacco-United States-Health-Advocacy-Anti-Tobacco

Some widely used blood pressure drugs called angiotensin-receptor blockers may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, researchers found in a new studyCancer-Blood pressure-Health-Hypertension-Conditions and Diseases

The uninsured woman said she did it to get treatment for a shoulder injury.Health-Conditions and Diseases-United States-Shoulder-Musculoskeletal Disorders

Eric and Corissa Mueller say CPS seized their newborn for unnecessary procedure.Health-Conditions and Diseases-Neurological Disorders-Trauma and Injury-Medicine

A surprising number of celebrities suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes.Pancreas-Health-Conditions and Diseases-Endocrine Disorders-Diabetes

Researchers find that rocky relationships take greater toll on men than women.People-Men-Health-Shopping-Women

From bedbugs to eye worms, travelers and unlucky homebodies know that parasites can infect you at home or abroad.Parasitism-Health-Medicine-Allergy-Ivermectin

A wrap-up of the medical news making headlines.Health-Darth Vader-Mental Health-Directories-Star Wars

Chef Kai Chase shares recipes from some of her A-list clients.Cooking-Home-World Cuisines-Recipe Collections-Chef

A Massachusetts man hangs up flyers to find an organ donor.Organ donation-Health-United States-Conditions and Diseases-Genitourinary Disorders

How to protect your body from attack by common parasites.Health-Conditions and Diseases-Parasites-Animal-Sheep

A Nebraska hospital uses a special device to prevent possible abductions.United States-Nebraska-Hospital-Health-Medicine

"Real Housewife"Teresa Giudice prepares some healthy Italian dishes.Italian people-New Jersey-Teresa Giudice-real housewives-Italian

Becoming pregnant while obese can bring on many health problems.Obesity-Pregnancy-Home-Family-Parenting

Thousands of nurses in Minneapolis and St. Paul walked off the job today in what union organizers there are calling the largest nursing strike in history. Meanwhile, despite long-range projections of major U.S. nursing shortages, would-be nurses in some parts of the country have found that gaining employment is no longer the sure bet it once was.Nursing-Minneapolis-United States-Health-Saint Paul Minnesota

A Nebraska hospital uses a special device to prevent possible abductions.United States-Nebraska-Hospital-Health-Medicine

Using the antiseizure medication valproic acid (Depakote) in the first trimester of pregnancy significantly increased the risk of six types of birth defect, European researchers found.Congenital disorder-Health-Valproate semisodium-Reproductive Health-Pregnancy and Birth

Parents and nutrionists say Mead Johnson's Emfagrow feeds obesity epidemic.Mead Johnson-Food-Recreation-Chocolate-Health

Researchers believe they have found some of the edge pieces in the jigsaw puzzle that is autism spectrum disorder. A new study has found that duplicated and deleted pieces of DNA in a number of different genes plays a role in developing autism.Autism-Autism spectrum-Mental health-Health-Disorders

The tragic hero of the three prequel films of'Star Wars'had a rough childhood that lead to erratic, violent behavior, all of which are in line with a borderline personality disorder diagnosis, researchers say. Perhaps this explains why Anakin Skywalker morphed into Darth Vader.Borderline personality disorder-Force-DarthVader-StarWars-Health

The ultimate shopping guide for healthy living.Health-Shopping-United States-Programs-Recreation

Subtle clues and symptoms that can benefit your overall health.Health-Conditions and Diseases-Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders-Vitamins and Minerals-Shopping

Snacks that you can indulge in without feeling guilty.Business-Food and Related Products-Snack food-Home-Cooking

Institute of Medicine report: FDA needs more authority, money and efficiency in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.Food and Drug Administration-Foodborne illness-Food safety-United States-Health

Why drinking tea can promote healthy living.Health-Tea-Food-Drink-Beverages

Tips to get your feet summer ready.Health-Shopping-Medicine-Podiatry-Feet

Study examines which nonsteroidals increase risk of heart attacks and strokes.Analgesic-Health-Medicine-Pain Management-Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

In a battle of the videos, an Iranian nuclear scientist claims on a segment posted on-line by Iranian television that he was drugged and kidnapped by the CIA -- but in a second video, posted on YouTube, says he is safe and happy to be in the United States.United States-YouTube-Central Intelligence Agency-Television-Iran

Dr. Richard Besser reports on which Gulf states are issuing swimming advisories.Sport-Richard E. Besser-Water Sports-Swimming and Diving-Organizations

Quick and Easy tips that will have you looking better naked.Business-Home-Cooking-New York City-Hayden Panettiere

Spiritual healing that can improve you whole body.Soul-Health-Energy Healing-Alternative-Practitioners

One in five high school students are getting high off of them.High school-Health-Addiction-Drug use-Substance Abuse

Woman says her local gym told her she was too large for their stationary bikes.Recreation-Arts-Health-Shopping-Gym

Dr. Mehmet Oz explains the benefits of trying to lose weight over the summer.Weight loss-Mehmet Oz-Health-Shopping-Support Groups

British researchers are testing radiation treatments through injection.Breast cancer-Cancer-Health-Conditions and Diseases-Breast

Investigation raises questions about WHO's handling of pandemic.Health-2009 flu pandemic-Influenza-Infectious Diseases-Conditions and Diseases

Eating a Mediterranean diet -- one high in fruits, fish, and vegetables and low in saturated fat -- is associated with a reduced likelihood of asthma in children, a large observational study found.Mediterranean diet-Health-Asthma-Saturated fat-Fish

Study finds that heavier patients have larger tumors, more aggressive cancers.Cancer-Health-Conditions and Diseases-Tumor-Genitourinary

A young Michigan woman, Caitlin Bruce, has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Abraham Hodari, claiming heAbortion-Reproductive health-Health-Pro-Life-Essays

Baptist church deacon arrested 13 years after he allegedly raped 15-year-old girl. Former pastor made Tina Anderson confess to New Hampshire congregation for her'sin.'Baptist-New Hampshire-Church-Pastor-Religion and Spirituality

Genome sequencing may reveal risk of a particular disease.Sequencing-Biology-Genetics-Eukaryotic-Plant

Video of baby boy with cochlear implants responding to mom's voice goes viral.Cochlear implant-Hearing-Health-Conditions and Diseases-Communication Disorders

The 16-year-old taught himself to sing and play on the piano any song he hears.Piano-Music-Shopping-Lessons and Instruction-Keyboard