Recently, my 4-year-old got poked five times, and vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella, diptheria, tetanus and pertussis — among other nasties — coursed into her loudly protesting body. Within hours, she’d spiked a …
The Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella
Even as U.S. officials are tracing the source of a multistate outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has sickened more than 70 people and killed at least one person, there’s more bad news on the food-borne illness front.
Study: How Chronic Stress Can Lead to Depression
Can chronic stress cause depression? A new study in mice adds important evidence that it can, and sheds light on how antidepressants work.
Study: Antipsychotic Drugs Show No Benefit for Veterans’ PTSD
A widely prescribed antipsychotic medication worked no better than a placebo to treat combat veterans’ symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Chore Duty: Do Fathers Still Have It Easier Than Mothers?
In my TIME cover story, Chore Wars, I added up the latest statistics on paid labor and unpaid labor among people who are employed full-time and concluded that men and women have never before had more equal total workloads.
Study: 4 Factors That May Shrink Your Brain
Your brain is bound to shrink as you age — it’s unavoidable. But there are certain lifestyle factors that hasten the process, according to a new study by researchers at University of California, Davis.
‘Bite Counter’ Tracks Every Bite In Your Meal
Tired of counting calories? Try counting bites instead. Or just let the Bite Counter do it for you. The “pedometer for eating” developed by two Clemson University researchers is worn like a wristwatch and counts the number of …
‘Expected: Child’: Facebook Welcomes Fetuses to Social Media
It’s probably long overdue, but Facebook has just made it easier for expectant parents to announce their burgeoning bellies via their social network.
Even a Little Bit of Exercise Goes a Long Way
We all know that we’d be healthier, happier and sharper if we exercised regularly. But despite our best intentions, it rarely happens.
FDA Deems Lazy Larry Brownies Unsafe
Back in May, a “relaxation brownie” called Lazy Cakes caused a stir, when several politicians and public-health experts expressed concern about its safety. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to the …
Most Teens Taking Prescription Drugs Do It Right
Most students taking prescription medications for pain, sleep, anxiety or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not misuse the drugs, a new study finds. And proper use of these medications was not associated with a …