Tobacco Company Reports Early Success With Better-for-You Cigarettes
Aside from not lighting up at all, cigarettes developed to reduce a smoker’s exposure to tobacco’s toxins may be the best way to reduce health risks from smoking.
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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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Study Clarifies Link Between Fertility Treatments and Neurological Problems In Kids
Children born from in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments have shown a higher risk of developmental problems, but what is responsible for the heightened risk?
Fewer Hours for Doctors in Training Leading to More Mistakes
Giving residents less time on duty and more time to sleep was supposed to lead to fewer medical errors. But the latest research shows that’s not the case. What’s going on?
How Cold Sores Could Hamper Memory
The latest research shows that viral and bacterial infections could have lasting legacies on cognition.
Twitter Feeds to Follow for Health, Fitness and Family Matters
TIME’s editors and writers have been busy sifting through tweets to come up with our 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013. For Healthland readers, we’ve compiled the top 10 health, fitness and family feeds to follow. These standouts …
Kids Who Exercise Are Less Likely to Have Fractures in Old Age
It turns out that strengthening bone to avoid fractures starts at a very young age.
Norovirus Is Leading Cause of Intestinal Disorders In American Kids
The symptoms of gastroenteritis aren’t pretty, but at least doctors know what’s behind the wave of cases in recent years.
Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium
According to the American Heart Association, excessive salt intake led to nearly 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide in 2010
Grocery Chains Won’t Sell Genetically Modified Fish
Call them “frankenfish,” but don’t look for genetically engineered salmon at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
Study: Women Abused As Kids More Likely To Have Children With Autism
The results are the first to suggest a trans-generational contributor to the developmental disorder.
Herbal Medicines Pose Health Risk to Millions in Asia
A commonly used herbal remedy that is banned in the U.S. and many European countries may still be harming users in Asia.
Sugary Beverages Linked to 180,000 Deaths Worldwide
Mayor Michael Bloomberg might be right; maybe we should be drinking fewer sodas.
Skim Milk May Not Lower Obesity Risk Among Children
Got milk? It turns out that low-fat versions may not be the answer to helping kids maintain a healthy weight.
