This common pain reliever may reduce empathy, study says and other top stories.

• This common pain reliever may reduce empathy, study says

  

  If you're like most Americans and experience the occasional headache or muscle pain, chances are you've probably taken acetaminophen to find some relief.But new research shows the drug might come with an unexpected side effect. In addition to easing physical pain, it may also affect your ability to feel other people's pain -- your sense of empathy.The medication, which is the main ingredient in Tylenol, is the most common drug ingredient in the United States, according to the Consumer Products ..

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• Teens Who Eat Lots of Fruit May Lower Their Breast Cancer Risk: Study

  

  WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Teenage girls who consume large amounts of fruit may lower their future risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests.Conversely, women who drink more alcohol over time might increase their breast cancer risk, although they could also lower their chances of heart disease, a second report found.In the fruit study, consumption of apples, bananas and grapes during adolescence was strongly associated with a drop in breast cancer risk. Roughly three daily s..

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• How The Zika Virus Damages The Brain

  

  This 3-month-old baby, born with microcephaly, is held by her father in Recife, Brazil. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images This 3-month-old baby, born with microcephaly, is held by her father in Recife, Brazil. Mario Tama/Getty Images A few weeks ago, Dr. James Bal..

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• FDA to Redefine What 'Healthy' Food Really Means

  

  How is it possible a sugary cereal could be considered healthy but not almonds, avocados and salmon? Because the science of healthy eating has changed since the Food and Drug Administration wrote the current guidelines in the 1990s. Believe it or not, none of those foods would be considered "healthy" under the FDA's current guidelines. "We used to believe that sugary cereals were fine, as long as they were fortified with vitamins and minerals," Katherine Tallmadge, a nutritionist, told NBC..

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• The House Just Passed Opioid Legislation, But There's Still A Fight Ahead

  

  WASHINGTON -- In the modern era of Congress, it's a rare day when lawmakers vote on legislation actually intended to go to the president's desk. It's an even rarer occasion when that legislation is meant to help individuals battling opioid addiction -- as is the case with the bills the House passed on Wednesday and the raft of legislation it's expected to pass in the next few days. As with most things in Congress, though, this is not an entirely cheery story. Lawmakers will pat themselves on the..

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