New research has found that, while life expectancy for Americans is rising overall, those with less than a high school education lag far behind others with more education. This di...
A report released today predicts that by the year 2030, 13 U.S. states could have obesity rates above 60% and 39 could have rates above 50%.
The report, titled F as in Fat:...
Growing up as a sloven computer nerd, I cared not for my health. It turns out that my health is actually pretty important. That's why I make a conscious effort to eat healthier. Th...
Walmart this week announced it will expand its immunization offerings to more than 2,700 Walmart stores across the U.S. It will work with Mollen Immunization Clinics to offer ten...
A survey released this week indicates that U.S. adults rate "not enough exercise" as their leading concern for children's health. The survey, the National Poll on Children's Healt...
Can video games help teenagers deal with depression? That's the question that a team of researchers and specialists from the University of Auckand is trying to solve. Several years...
I think we all know the negative consequences of staring at a screen for too long. It can lead to premature blindness and other eye problems. The only problem is that almost every...
High cholesterol should be a concern for everyone, including children. However, following a government-appointed panel's recommendation that widespread screening be implemented for...
Obesity drug Qsymia, which is manufactured by California pharmaceutical company Vivus, has been cleared for consumption by the masses. This marks the...
Never mind ruining your eyesight, alienating your friends, or developing a serious Vitamin D deficiency -- apparently spending too much time in front of a computer screen could...
Who doesn't love a good cuddle every now and then? Unless you're just violently opposed to human contact, a good snuggle is a fantastic way to rid yourself of stress, depression, a...
Attempting to quit smoking is, according to a lot of people, one of the hardest things you'll ever attempt to do in your entire life. Once you're hooked, kicking the habit is harde...
Artificial sweeteners may sound like a golden pathway to the land of the slim, but I wouldn't bet the farm on these alternatives helping you to lose weight all by themselves. For s...
Sunburns are beyond annoying, which is why I don't spend very much time out in the sun. When your pasty white Irish blood causes you to fry like a pork sausage whenever you step ou...
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