Start Early To Curb Heart Risks For A Lifetime
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. But who’s at the most risk? A study in …
L.A. Mayor Makes Condom Use The Law In Porn Films
In Los Angeles, the center of the U.S. adult film industry, condom use during the making of porn films will …
USDA To Require Healthier Meals In Schools With Updated Nutrition Standards
Less salt and fat. More whole grains, fruit, veggies and low-fat dairy. This is what kids can expect in the …
Shortage Of Research On When There’s Too Much Health Care
There’s little doubt that the U.S. wastes a lot of money on unnecessary health care. But pinning down the worst …
Hospitals Take Page From Frequent Traveler Programs
These days, as hospitals elbow each other to attract your business, they’re offering patients — and those who might become …
Not Your Grandmother’s Hospital Food
Hospital food, like airplane food, is the kind of institutional food we love to hate. But the days of jello …
Stem-Cell Therapy Seems To Reverse Vision Loss In Early Study
Two women losing their sight to progressive forms of blindness may have regained some vision while participating in an experiment …
When It Comes To Depression, Serotonin Isn’t The Whole Story
When I was 17 years old, I got so depressed that what felt like an enormous black hole appeared in …
Administration Stands Firm On Birth Control Coverage
Despite a furious lobbying effort by the Catholic Church, the Obama administration today said it won’t weaken new rules that …
Spot Quiz: Name The Health Issue That Affects 1 In 5 Americans
The correct answer is mental illness. Mental illnesses are among the most common health problems facing Americans, with 20 percent …
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