Herceptin May Benefit Wider Group of Breast Cancer Patients
The breakthrough drug, which targets a small percentage of breast tumors, may be effective against more cancers, according to the latest study.
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Alexandra Sifferlin is a writer and producer for TIME Healthland. She is a graduate from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
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The Legacy of Lead: How the Metal Affects Academic Achievement
Lead exposure may be on the decline, but it’s still taking its toll on children’s performance in school.
Salt Sugar Fat: Q&A With Author Michael Moss
How did Lunchables get created? Moss pulls back the curtain on the processed food industry and why it’s so obsessed with sugar, salt and fat
How BPA May Disrupt Brain Development
The chemical, found in many plastic products, can interfere with normal brain development.
Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements May Not Prevent Fractures
For most people, the evidence doesn’t support any bone benefit of the popular supplements.
We Tried This: “Pop-Up” Cardio
How do you set yourself apart in the crowded market of fitness clubs? Keep moving — by trying to hold classes in a different location each time.
It’s hard being the new kid in a city already saturated with boutique fitness …
“Sticks And Stones:” Does Facebook and Twitter Give Bullying More Power?
Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, So Why Are We Still Obese?
The good news: we’re eating fewer calories. The bad news: that’s not translating into lower obesity rates.
Lasting Legacy of Childhood Bullying: Psychiatric Problems In Adulthood
It’s not just the victims of bullying that experience long-term consequences; bullies themselves are also at risk of mental health issues later in life.
Researchers Find a Biological Marker For Dyslexia In Kids
Detecting the reading disorder as early as possible may help more children to overcome reading and learning problems.
Oscar Pistorius’ Possible Defense: Was it ‘Roid Rage’?
Reports emerge that steroids may have been found at Pistorius’ home the night he shot and killed his girlfriend.
CT Scans May Predict Heart Disease Better than Existing Tests for Some Patients
Even if cholesterol tests and blood pressure readings don’t signal heart trouble, a CT scan could raise red flags.
Is Acupuncture an Antidote for Allergies?
Acupuncture already helps to relieve pain in some patients, and the latest study hints that it might relieve sneezing and itchy eyes as well.
