Why We Eat Less of Foods with Strong Aromas
A whiff of a decadent dessert can whet the appetite, but new research suggests that when it comes to the smell of food, you can have too much of a good thing.
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Ibuprofen Can Prevent Altitude Sickness
A new study suggests that popping a few Advil before a high-altitude climb can prevent symptoms like headache, nausea and fatigue.
New Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Pass Another Hurdle
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that the government’s requirement that tobacco companies put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs was constitutional and did not violate the companies’ freedom of speech.
Inside America’s Drug Shortage
The first in a two-part series investigating why critical prescription drugs are in short supply in the U.S.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Include HPV Tests
A government task force recommends less frequent screening for cervical cancer and reverses its initial advice on HPV testing, allowing it for some women.
Why Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Overeating
If traditional weight-loss diets have failed you, you might just try hitting the sack.
A Daily Walk Can Reduce the Power of Weight-Gaining Genes
Why walking works: it not only burns calories, but it also counteracts the effects of your fattening genes.
Toxic Bling: Jewelry Contains Hazardous Levels of Lead and Other Chemicals
Jewelry sold at popular retailers could contain dangerous levels of cancer-causing toxic chemicals, according to an analysis by a non-profit environmental group.
Eating Red, Processed Meat Raises Your Risk of Early Death
Eating a hot dog or a couple of slices of bacon a day comes with a surprisingly high cost to your health.
How Mom’s Weight Before Pregnancy Can Affect a Baby’s Brain
Even before conception, a mother’s obesity may affect cognitive development in her baby-to-be.
Cost of Alzheimer’s Care in the U.S. in 2012: $200 Billion
As the U.S. population continues to age, the costs — both financial and emotional — of Alzheimer’s disease will rise as well, unless new research and policies start to address the burden.
Estrogen After Menopause Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Some Women
If one thing’s clear about the data on the health effects of hormone replacement therapy after menopause, it’s that they’re confusing.
How Exercise Can Change Your DNA
Scientists discover that physical activity leads to beneficial changes in gene activity, even after a single workout.