October 23, 2015 As America's waistline expands, costs soar The nation's rising rate of obesity has been well-chronicled. But businesses, governments and individuals are only now coming to grips with the costs of those extra pounds, many of which are even greater than believed only a few years ago: The additional medical spending due to obesity is double previous estimates and exceeds even those of smoking, a new study shows
October 23, 2015 Debate Roils in Philippines Over Need for Prescription to Buy Condoms Buying a packet of condoms at a drugstore in the Philippines capital of Manila isn't as straightforward as it might appear
October 23, 2015 Study looks at worm therapy to treat autism One doctor is hoping to treat the more severe symptoms of autism with the use of worm-based therapy. He talks with FoxNews.com about his approach
October 23, 2015 Curry may help in fight against bowel cancer, study finds Curry may help to boost the chances of fighting bowel cancer, according to researchers. Laboratory tests suggest curcumin, a compound found in the yellow spice turmeric, can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy
October 23, 2015 Humans See Brains Shrink With Age, Research Shows Human brains shrink as people grow old, unlike even our closest animal relative, says a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that highlights what researchers call the unique character of human aging
October 23, 2015 Spanx and other shapewear can hurt your organs Yet another thing women do for appearance's sake: squeeze their organs.
October 23, 2015 Researchers: Regular Facebook Users Lonely, Narcissistic Regular Facebook users have higher levels of family loneliness and tend to be narcissistic, extroverted exhibitionists, while non-users are generally shy and conscientious
October 23, 2015 Getting to the 'meat' of the matter: Is eating meat good for you? Last week, a 105-year-old Texas woman announced the secret to her longevity: eating bacon with every meal. While this story is worth mentioning for the sheer audacity of her claim, it conjures up the debate over meat’s role in the American diet and just how essential it is – or isn’t – for our bodies and our environment.
October 23, 2015 Resveratrol supplements may offer little benefit for healthy people Resveratrol — the red wine compound often touted for its possible healthful and anti-aging effects — may not bring the benefits to healthy people that preliminary research has suggested
October 23, 2015 How to Pick the Best Gym for You If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, one way to ensure that you stick to your goal is to join the right gym for your needs. January is the time of year when most people find the motivation to join a gym. But if you don’t choose the right fitness center, you set yourself up to fail
