Improving Vision with Cataract Surgery Has Another Benefit: Fewer Broken Hips in Elderly
Elderly patients who undergo cataract surgery may be up to 28% less likely to fall and suffer a crippling hip fracture, a new study finds
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Why Lack of Sleep May Weaken Vaccine Effectiveness
Skimping out on sleep won’t just put you in a cranky mood. It may also reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), suggests.
A Bird Flu Spreads in Seals. Could Humans Be Next?
Last fall, 162 harbor seal pups mysteriously washed up dead on the shores of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Puzzled, scientists conducted autopsies on five of the animals, which suggested that a respiratory infection had killed …
It’s Not Too Late to Start: Tips for Training for a Distance Run
Has cheering for Team USA this Olympics season inspired you to go for gold in your own distance event? Here in New York City, we’re seeing more and more fitness fans and amateur athletes — including a few staffers from TIME’s …
Ebola Outbreak in Uganda: President Warns Against Physical Contact
This month, 14 Ugandans have died from an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Kibaale district in the western part of the country.
Are Your Fruits and Veggies Bursting with Flavor? Thank the Drought
When temperatures creep into the triple digits and rain is scarce, crops take a toll. Hot, dry weather has been baking farmland in America’s breadbasket since June, decimating crop yields and sending corn prices through the roof. …
Yoga Can Help Stroke Survivors Regain Their Balance
Add to the long list of health benefits attributed to regular yoga practice better balance, increased confidence and higher quality of life in survivors of stroke
Should Medicaid Be Expanded? Study Finds It May Lower Death Rates
As states debate whether to expand their Medicaid coverage under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, a new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers finds that doing so may save thousands of lives.
Do Sports Products Really Enhance Your Workout? Maybe Not
A recent study finds that the performance-enhancing claims of dozens of fitness products don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny
From the NYC Soda Ban Hearing: The Best Arguments For and Against
Supersized debate: opinions flowed over at the public hearing on New York City’s proposed ban on large-sized sodas, on which the Board of Health is set to vote on Sept. 13
Peg Perego Recalls 223,000 Strollers for Strangulation Risk
If you’ve got a Peg Perego stroller, check the model number. The stroller manufacturer recalled 223,000 strollers on Tuesday
Alzheimer’s Drug Fails a Late-Stage Clinical Trial
The disappointing results of a highly anticipated Alzheimer’s drug by Pfizer is a setback for the field, but not necessarily surprising
Can “Pop-Up” Grocery Stores Solve the Problem of Food Deserts?
Every morning, Madison, Wis., grocer Jeff Maurer fills a 40-foot air-conditioned trailer with fresh food from his local store, Fresh Madison Market, and drives to low-income neighborhoods to sell his wares. Maurer launched his …