October 28, 2015 The nature and nurture of running for fitness Are modern men and women born to run, or must our 21st century bodies be carefully cross-trained to stay fit and healthy?
October 28, 2015 U.S. Births Down for 3rd Year; Economy May Be Factor U.S. births apparently have declined for a third year in a row, probably because of the weak economy
October 28, 2015 'Chemical intolerance' a common complaint A sizable percentage of low-income patients in primary care may be particularly sensitive to chemicals in household cleaners, perfumes and other everyday products
October 28, 2015 How cocaine vaccines could cure drug addiction Could one shot cure a hard drug addiction? Researchers have developed not one, but two cocaine vaccines that show promise in blocking the highly addictive drug before it reaches the brain
October 28, 2015 Study says person's trustworthiness determined by how close photo is taken Which Mitt Romney looks more trustworthy? The one on the left or the one on the right? Most people will choose the one on the left, not because he’s showing less teeth and not because of the patriotic background. According to a new study, we judge a person’s trustworthiness by how close up the photo of him (or her) is taken
October 28, 2015 Strep scorecard might help tell if you need a doctor Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day there could be an app for that: Researchers are developing a home scorecard that aims to prevent thousands of unnecessary trips to the doctor for this common complaint.
October 28, 2015 Your guide to digestive health Your digestive tract—a.k.a. “the second brain”—is a smart system that is acutely sensitive to your feelings. Here’s how to keep it healthy (and happy)
October 28, 2015 Malaria vaccine disappoints in trial in African babies A GlaxoSmithKline experimental malaria vaccine touted as a new weapon in the fight to eradicate the disease proved only 30 percent effective when given to babies as part Africa's largest ever clinical trial
October 28, 2015 New animal virus found on 74 British farms A disease that causes birth defects and miscarriages in livestock is spreading across farms in Britain. The Schmallenberg virus, which is thought to be spread by midges, has been found on 74 farms in England since December