Mind and Body - Page 84

October 28, 2015

Living near benzene release sites increases cancer risk

Living near a benzene release site – such as a refinery or plant that releases the chemical into the air or water supply – puts people at a higher risk for contracting non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a new study.

October 28, 2015

Chobani's pulling moldy yogurt from U.S. shelves prompts federal probe

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it is investigating Greek yogurt maker Chobani's handling of a mold problem with its product after the company asked some retailers last week to remove yogurt cups from store shelves.

October 28, 2015

The benefits of testosterone pellet therapy

Both men and women are turning to hormone replacement therapy, like testosterone pellet therapy, as they age. Dr. Jennifer Landa, an author and hormone expert, tells us about its benefits  

October 28, 2015

Nicotine May Be Used to Treat Obesity, Study Says

A new study suggests Nicotine-based drugs may be useful in controlling obesity and other metabolic disorders in addition to helping people stop smoking

October 28, 2015

Australia quarantines farm to contain H7 bird flu outbreak

Australia's first outbreak of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus in 15 years should be contained by a cull of 50,000 chickens, authorities said on Friday, although they do not know what caused the case at an egg farm in New South Wales state

October 28, 2015

Study links vets to brain disease seen in athletes

A small study raises more concern about the long-term consequences of brain injuries suffered by thousands of soldiers - suggesting they may be at risk of developing the same degenerative brain disease as some retired football players

October 28, 2015

When you're at rest, your brain's right side hums

There's plenty of brain activity even when people are thinking nothing at all. But it's the brain's right side — for most people the less-dominant half — that stays busiest while you're at rest, according to surprising new findings

October 28, 2015

Uganda's Ebola toll climbs to 16, officials say fears lessen

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in western Uganda has risen to 16 after two more people died of the disease, health officials said on Wednesday, but they are hopeful that the worst has passed

October 28, 2015

Why some people get zits and others don't

Teenagers rejoice, zit bacteria aren't all bad

October 28, 2015

What is your body language saying?

How to read the subtext in your movements—and in those of others