October 27, 2015 Healthy, gluten-free beach snacks Headed to the beach this weekend? Summer may be a vacation from work and school, but it doesn't have to be a vacation from your diet too.
October 27, 2015 12 worst hormone-disrupting chemicals revealed An environmental health advocacy organization has released a list of what it says are the 12 worst hormone-disrupting chemicals. These chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, interfere with the actions of hormones in the human body in some way.
October 27, 2015 17 best and worst foods of summer It’s kind of a myth that summer means more exercise and healthier food choices for everyone. And while there’s no comparable stat on grown-ups and weight gain, barbecues, state fairs, and waterside food vendors offer plenty of temptation. Here are the summer foods you should always avoid, and healthier options you can feel free to enjoy.
October 27, 2015 Athletes' sudden deaths expose big knowledge gaps Experts say sudden cardiac death is rare, affecting just a handful of people out of every 100,000, but it also appears to be more common in athletes than in the general population.
October 27, 2015 Most people use antibacterial soap incorrectly, researcher says Despite their widespread use, antibacterial soaps appear to have little or no benefit for average people using them at home, likely because people use them incorrectly, one researcher says.Â
October 27, 2015 MRI may help find infection from tainted injection Some people who received potentially contaminated steroid injections may benefit from a MRI to check for signs of infection, a new study suggests - even if they don't have obvious symptoms.
October 27, 2015 Court strikes down graphic warnings for cigarettes A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that cigarette companies do not need to comply with new federal rules requiring their products to show graphic warning images, such as of a man exhaling smoke through a hole in his throat
October 27, 2015 Blood pressure check in both arms could catch silent disease Measuring blood pressure in both the right and left arm may be an effective way of catching a silent but serious disease of the blood vessels
October 27, 2015 60 seconds to better health These simple tips that can make you healthier in just about 60 seconds
October 27, 2015 Swine flu infected 1 in 5, death rate low, study shows At least one in five people worldwide were infected with swine flu during the first year of the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic, an international research group said on Friday, but the death rate was just 0.02 percent