Orange juice imported from Brazil may contain low levels of a fungicide that’s illegal in the U.S. But health officials are not ready to recall juices yet
Diet & Fitness
Running Marathons Won’t Kill You
Marathons are hard on the heart, but recent deaths of long-distance racers are the exception rather than the rule
Can Online Games Influence What Kids Eat?
Do you know what an advergame is? Your kids do, and these games are affecting what they are eating
Boot Camp, Week 5: Sharing the Fitness Love
Getting fit is easier with a buddy — or a spouse — who can commiserate about the devilishness of V-ups
The Healthland Podcast: The Obesity and Weight Loss Special
Welcome to our first show of 2012. This week, we’re talking about the latest research on shedding holiday pounds.
DIY Diets: The Diet Books For a Slimmer You in 2012
It’s January, which means the Great American Holiday Pig-Out is finally over. It’s time to waddle over to the bathroom scale, survey the damage and make that resolution (again) to shed some pounds. And if joining a gym or …
Why Kids Aren’t Exercising in Day Care
Kids want to play, so what’s stopping day care centers from letting children be physically active?
Diet Disruptor: How the Brain Sabotages Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to lose weight? Extra pounds may affect brain structures involved in appetite, making it harder to turn down food
It’s the Calories, Stupid: Weight Gain Depends on How Much — Not What — You Eat
When it comes to weight gain, it’s all about the calories.
Ads Featuring Overweight Children Make Some Experts Uncomfortable
Heavy children talk about their obesity in a series of ads that have experts debating whether aggressive public health campaigns are educational or exploitative
Let the Kids Play: They’ll Do Better in School
Think that physical activity is just good for the body? Turns out exercise can help youngsters do better in school too
5 Health Gadgets to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Fitness goals are a lot easier to keep when you have a buddy to help motivate you. In case you’re short a friend, these new-generation wireless fitness gadgets can do the trick.
Boot Camp, Week 4: Hooked, I’m Signing Up for Month 2
A committed anti-exerciser finds out the healthy life isn’t half bad.