May 22 2011
Mozambique Vaccinates to Reduce Measles Deaths
Over the next five days, the African nation will vaccinate 3.6 million children in a bid to reduce measles deaths by 98 percent.
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May 18 2011
Baby Products Loaded With Toxins
Flame retardant chemicals, some of which are probable carcinogens, turned up in car seats, nursing pillows and more.
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Feb 28 2011
Higher Education Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
The finding could help explain the often observed association among people in developed countries.
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Jan 31 2011
Brain Scan Can Tell if You’ll Quit Smoking
Did you plan to quit smoking this year? Are you really going to?
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Jan 27 2011
How Safe Are E-Cigarettes?
E-cigarettes may offer a relatively safe way to help smokers quit, but the health effects are still unknown.
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Jan 25 2011
American Life Span Gains Shrinking
Life expectancy is still rising, but not nearly at the same pace as other wealthy nations due to high rates of smoking and obesity.
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Jan 24 2011
Chopin Suffered From Epilepsy: Report
The diagnosis could explain some of the health woes that plagued the gifted musician during his brief life.
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Jan 16 2011
Smoking Causes Gene Damage in Minutes
New findings should serve as a "stark warning" to those considering taking up cigarette smoking, say scientists.
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Sep 13 2010
Sugar’s Power Over Humans Traced
Sugar may be a rich source of empty calories, but there's more to the story.
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Jun 24 2010
Children at Greatest Risk From Oil Spill
Children live and breathe closer to the ground where toxics from the Gulf oil spill are more concentrated.
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