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November 11, 2015

Woman who died in cryotherapy chamber suffocated, coroner rules

A coroner ruled Tuesday that the death of a Nevada woman who got trapped in a cryotherapy chamber in late October was due to suffocation.

November 10, 2015

Can yoga help fix genetic flaws?

The nature vs. nurture debate just got hotter with Deepak Chopra and Rudolph E. Tanzi’s “Super Genes” (out Tuesday from Harmony Books), which looks like it’ll do just as well as their best-selling 2012 tome, “Super Brain.”

November 10, 2015

How imitating emojis may be the new Botox

You’re good at this!” my perky instructor says, a first-time compliment for me in any fitness class.

November 5, 2015

Teen substance use is risky even with parents' knowledge

Adolescents who drink or use drugs at home with their parents' permission may be less likely to experience negative consequences, like injuries or problems at school, compared to those who do it without parents' knowledge, according to new research.

November 3, 2015

Nevada investigates whether cryotherapy is safe for public

Nevada is looking into whether cryotherapy is safe for the general public after the death of a Las Vegas spa worker found inside a phone booth-sized chamber chilled with liquid nitrogen, regulators said Monday.

October 29, 2015

NY to require training for doctors who OK pot for patients

New York state will require physicians to complete an educational course before they can authorize medical marijuana for patients — an unusual mandate not applied to other new drugs or seen in other states with medical marijuana programs.

October 28, 2015

Making the right health preparations for international travel

As travel season begins to warm up, knowing how to prepare yourself from a health standpoint is part of being savvy on the road. Especially if you are planning to travel internationally, taking the right precautions and observing certain rules can make the difference between happy travel and a spoiled trip

October 28, 2015

Healthy workplace tied to fewer obese young workers

Workplaces that encourage healthy lifestyle practices are tied to fewer obese employees among millennials, according to a new study.

October 28, 2015

Natural ways to relieve arthritis pain

Dr. Manny shares alternative therapies for managing painful arthritis symptoms

October 28, 2015

Can floating in a tank of water help your mind and body?

The Claim: The practice of regularly floating in a special tank full of warm water and Epsom salts can profoundly relax a person and lead to a variety of mind and body benefits, according to centers that charge for sessions in the tanks.