October 27, 2015 Smokers in US cutting down on cigarettes Smokers in the United States are generally smoking less than they used to, according to a new Gallup poll
October 27, 2015 5 ways to get fit with Facebook, Pinterest, and more  If you haven’t yet embraced the health benefits of social media, here are five reasons to tech up, and get connected.
October 27, 2015 Popularity Can Come at a Price: Getting Flu First Think you're popular? Well, name a friend. It turns out that this person is probably more popular than you, a tendency that scientists might be able to use to predict the spread of disease.
October 27, 2015 Organic industry clout grows with consumer demand The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
October 27, 2015 'Disgustologist' digs deep into science of revulsion "Disgustologist" Valerie Curtis, a doctor of anthropology and expert on hygiene and behavior, says disgust governs our lives - dictating what we eat, wear, buy, and even how we vote and who we desire.
October 27, 2015 Cold caps tested to prevent hair loss during chemo The first time Miriam Lipton had breast cancer, her thick locks fell out two weeks after starting chemotherapy. The second time breast cancer struck, Lipton gave her scalp a deep chill and kept much of her hair - making her fight for survival seem a bit easier.
October 27, 2015 Demand for 'healthier' chocolates on the rise in US In an increasingly diet-conscious nation where the amount of chocolate candy sold has tumbled in recent years, a niche segment of the U.S. market is taking off: so-called "healthier" chocolate.
October 27, 2015 Walmart to label healthier food as 'Great For You' Nutritional foods are getting a new "Great For You" icon from the world's largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, low-cost choices when picking out food at its U.S. stores
October 27, 2015 Study finds doctors not always honest with patients Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients. Â But what are they most likely to hide from you?
October 27, 2015 In the Age of Anxiety, are we all mentally ill? Experts have tracked an extraordinary trend in mental illness: an increase in the prevalence of reported anxiety disorders of more than 1,200 percent since 1980.