Lack of Exercise as Deadly as Smoking, Study Finds
When it comes to being couch potatoes, Americans aren’t alone. Physical inactivity has become a global pandemic, say researchers in a series of related papers published in the journal Lancet.
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Qsymia: What You Need to Know About the New Diet Pill
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qsymia, the second new diet drug in a month, and the most effective of the weight-loss pills that the agency has considered in recent years.
Qsymia, made by Vivus …
Truvada: 5 Things to Know About the First Drug to Prevent HIV
Doctors now have another weapon against HIV/AIDS in their arsenal, and it’s a potent one.
NYC’s Trans Fat Ban Worked: Fast-Food Diners Are Eating Healthier
In 2006, New York City passed a first-in-the-nation ban on trans fats in restaurant food. Here’s how it worked
Scientists Identify Rare Gene Mutation that Protects Against Alzheimer’s
A rare gene variant appears to protect against the degenerative brain disease, holding hope as a target for future drug development
H1N1 Vaccines Linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome but Not Birth Defects
Two new studies confirm that the benefits of getting a flu shot outweigh the very small risks
Why Women Watch the Olympics (But Tune Out Other Sports)
It’s because women are just too busy. The Olympic Games come packaged in bite-size, easy-to-digest chunks, but a regular sports season lasts for months — what woman has time to follow that? Read more on TIME.com’s Olympics blog.
Get Up! Sitting Less Can Add Years to Your Life
Whether you exercise every day or not, you still need to cut down the time you spend sitting in a chair
Really, Cranberries Do Protect Against Urinary Tract Infections
This folk remedy may be for real: A new study finds that cranberry products really do help prevent urinary tract infections.
Study: Why Dogs and Cats Make Babies Healthier
What do dogs or cats have to do with your baby’s risk of catching a cold? According to the latest research, they may help lower his or her risk of coughs and sniffles during the first year of life.
A Court Allows Payment for Bone Marrow. Should People Be Able to Sell Their Parts?
How much would it take for you to consider selling your bone marrow? A U.S. appeals court puts the price at about $3,000 in a ruling that now makes it legal to pay donors for their bone-marrow tissue.
Study: Children Born Too Early Have Lower Reading and Math Scores
Children born too early show lower test scores in school, according to a new study published in Pediatrics.
Belviq: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Weight-Loss Pill
With the first new weight-loss drug to be approved in 13 years, dieters have a new weapon against obesity. Is it for you?