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Where Americans Exercise the Most
Many of us think of exercise as a chore, even when the health benefits are indisputable. But new data from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, which publishes an annual report on a wide range
Health Fad
4 Natural 'Cures' That Are Bad for Your Health
It’s a common misconception that natural or alternative medicine treatments are safer than prescription drugs and procedures done in traditional clinical settings. But a recent death from
medicine
FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Multiple Sclerosis
Federal officials have approved the first drug to treat people with a severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS), a nervous system disease that harms the brain’s ability to communicate with the
Addiction
Heroin Use Is Spiking Among White Americans
The U.S. is in the throes of an opioid epidemic, with 91 people dying every day from an overdose on opioids like prescription painkillers or heroin. A new study reports that heroin use across the
fertility
You Asked: Do Ovulation Kits Really Help You Get Pregnant?
If you’re hoping to become pregnant, ovulation prediction kits say they’ll tell you when your body is entering the peak baby-making phase of its monthly cycle. When they’re
medicine
A Paralyzed Man Was Able to Move His Arm With His Brain
A new paper describes a breakthrough in restoring the ability of paralyzed people to move their limbs by commanding them with their brains. A man who tried it out said his arm feels the same as it did before he was paralyzed
Diet/Nutrition
8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat Sugar
We all know to go easy on the sweet stuff, but what actually happens to your system when you indulge? Here, eight ways sugar affects your body. Your brain suffers Fructose—the sugar that
Exercise/Fitness
The Hidden Risk of Running a Marathon
Running is a great workout, and it comes with all of the heart-strengthening benefits of aerobic exercise. But doing it for long distances—like in a marathon—may come with
toxins
Lead Exposure In Childhood May Lower IQ Later On
Being exposed to high levels of lead as a child can cause health consequences that last well into adulthood, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association—including a lower IQ
Cancer
What You Need to Know About Vitamin D and Cancer
Vitamin D helps build healthy bones, but that’s not all it can do. More recent data point to other potential benefits, including staving off dementia and protecting against certain cancers,
medicine
FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Multiple Sclerosis
Federal officials have approved the first drug to treat people with a severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS), a nervous system disease that harms the brain’s ability to communicate with the
Addiction
Heroin Use Is Spiking Among White Americans
The U.S. is in the throes of an opioid epidemic, with 91 people dying every day from an overdose on opioids like prescription painkillers or heroin. A new study reports that heroin use across the
fertility
You Asked: Do Ovulation Kits Really Help You Get Pregnant?
If you’re hoping to become pregnant, ovulation prediction kits say they’ll tell you when your body is entering the peak baby-making phase of its monthly cycle. When they’re
medicine
A Paralyzed Man Was Able to Move His Arm With His Brain
A new paper describes a breakthrough in restoring the ability of paralyzed people to move their limbs by commanding them with their brains. A man who tried it out said his arm feels the same as it did before he was paralyzed
Diet/Nutrition
8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat Sugar
We all know to go easy on the sweet stuff, but what actually happens to your system when you indulge? Here, eight ways sugar affects your body. Your brain suffers Fructose—the sugar that
Exercise/Fitness
The Hidden Risk of Running a Marathon
Running is a great workout, and it comes with all of the heart-strengthening benefits of aerobic exercise. But doing it for long distances—like in a marathon—may come with
toxins
Lead Exposure In Childhood May Lower IQ Later On
Being exposed to high levels of lead as a child can cause health consequences that last well into adulthood, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association—including a lower IQ
Cancer
What You Need to Know About Vitamin D and Cancer
Vitamin D helps build healthy bones, but that’s not all it can do. More recent data point to other potential benefits, including staving off dementia and protecting against certain cancers,
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