Mind and Body - Page 578

October 24, 2015

McDonald’s Happy Meal Shows No Decay After 6 Months

Most people know that eating too much McDonald’s is not good for them, but a consumer experiment on a Happy Meal shows just how many preservatives are in the fast-food meals

October 24, 2015

Snowblower Injuries Spike During Blizzard

Cleaning up after the blizzard that swept over the Northeast this week has proven to be difficult and dangerous – especially for some residents in New Jersey that ended up in the hospital with serious hand injuries

October 24, 2015

Dieters Need a Good Night's Sleep to Fight Fat

The study suggests people embarking on a weight-loss plan may want to make sure they are catching enough shut-eye each night

October 24, 2015

Dog in Germany Gives Birth to 17 Puppies

A dog in Germany has given birth to 17 cute puppies, leaving their owner thrilled but exhausted after having to feed them with a bottle for several weeks as their mother couldn't cope with the demand

October 24, 2015

How to prevent snoring

No woman likes the idea that she snores like a truck driver. But a lot of us do just that. The good news is that lifestyle changes and medical advances can minimize the log sawing. Here’s how

October 24, 2015

Man's Freakishly Giant Tonsils Break World Record

When most people have their tonsils removed, their only reward is a doctor's permission to eat ice cream for a week. Justin Werner got considerably more: recognition from Guinness World Records for having the world's largest tonsils

October 24, 2015

FDA: Better food labeling could stem obesity

Can improved labeling on food products help consumers make healthier choices? A new study by the Food and Drug Administration shows that it can

October 24, 2015

West Nile virus discovered on Long Island

Health officials say the West Nile virus has been found on Long Island for the first time this season

October 24, 2015

Man Lives With 186-Pound Tumor on Leg

His 186-pound tumor is record-breaking, but the size of his smile is what's really remarkable about Nguyen Duy Hai

October 24, 2015

Seeking Proof in Near-Death Claims

The notion of afterlife is getting a lot of attention these days, especially in the wake of the new movie "Hereafter," starring Matt Damon. Find out what a U.S. and U.K. study hopes to uncover when it comes to this once-taboo topic