How Cutting Physical Education in Schools Could Hurt Grades
While gym class may seem like an extraneous part of an academic program, getting aerobic exercise can help students to learn and remember more.
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What You Need to Know About the Mold Responsible for Sickening Chobani Consumers
Recalled Chobani yogurt may have led to nausea and cramps in 89 people.
Another Porn Actor Tests Positive for HIV: Should the Porn Industry Have Condom Laws?
The latest cases of HIV in the pornography industry are fueling AIDS activists to push for state laws demanding condom use among actors.
Nearly A Quarter of Men In Some Asian Countries Admit To Rape
The United Nations (UN) report found a surprisingly high rate of forced sex by men in parts of Asia.
Experts Define Heaviest Kids as Severely Obese
Obesity rates in the U.S. have started to stall in recent years, but the fastest growing percentage of obese children are those at the heaviest end of the spectrum, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
FDA Says Arsenic Levels in Rice Are Safe–For Now
On Friday, scientists from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of its initial investigation into the presence of arsenic in rice, and concluded that levels of the chemical are very low and do not pose …
Study: More Breast Cancer Deaths Occurring in Younger, Unscreened Women
The latest data questions the most recent recommendation for breast cancer screening by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which advised women to get mammograms every other year starting at age 50.
E-Cigarettes as Effective as Nicotine Patches in Smoking Cessation
More studies are helping regulators to decide what role e-cigarettes could play in anti-smoking efforts.
Why Selfies Matter
Whether it’s the duckface smirk or the coyly suggestive close-up, selfies are a mainstay of Twitter and Instagram and have parents and psychologists wringing their hands over what they “mean.”
How to Catch a Texting Liar
You’re in the middle of a texting conversation when the other person suddenly stops for a long pause before responding.
E-Cigarettes Finding New Users in Teens
Touted as a way to quit smoking, the latest data raise concerns that electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, may actually be a gateway for teens into tobacco use.
Tennis’ Plan To Draw Kids to the Court: It’s Working
Faster Care Is Not Lowering Heart Attack Death Rates
Doctors have sped up how quickly they treat heart attack patients, but it’s not saving more lives.