• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2013
Calorie Labels Are Inaccurate, Harvard Researcher Says

Calorie Labels Are Inaccurate, Harvard Researcher Says

The Atwater system, now used to pin down caloric values, must be updated

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2013
Chinese Smog Creeps over Japan

Chinese Smog Creeps over Japan

China's air pollution crisis is starting to affect other countries as well

Vegetarianism Reduces Heart Disease Risks by a Third

Vegetarianism Reduces Heart Disease Risks by a Third

Those who don't eat any meat or dairy are indeed healthier, Oxford researchers say

London Marathoner Died After Using Now Banned Supplement

London Marathoner Died After Using Now Banned Supplement

The supplement Claire Squires used was perfectly legal at the time of her taking it

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 31st, 2013
Heavy Smokers Can Safely Donate Their Lungs, Study Says

Heavy Smokers Can Safely Donate Their Lungs, Study Says

Those in dire need of a lung transplant need not worry about their donor's smoking habits

Billionaire Sells Canned Fresh Air to People in China

Billionaire Sells Canned Fresh Air to People in China

Human society simply must start taking better care of the environment, Chen Guangbiao says

China's Coal Consumption Rivals That of the World

China's Coal Consumption Rivals That of the World

The country burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined

Climate Change Expected to Foster More Severe Flu Seasons

Climate Change Expected to Foster More Severe Flu Seasons

It is also likely that flu seasons will make their debut earlier, study says

Despite Ground Beef Recall, 16 People Still Get Sick with Salmonella

Despite Ground Beef Recall, 16 People Still Get Sick with Salmonella

It is believed these people ate ground beef related to the recall

Quitting Cigarettes Before the Age of 40 Ups One's Life Expectancy

Quitting Cigarettes Before the Age of 40 Ups One's Life Expectancy

Still, those who never take up the habit are bound to live longer

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 25th, 2013
Fat Shaming Is the Only Way to Curb Obesity, Bioethicist Says

Fat Shaming Is the Only Way to Curb Obesity, Bioethicist Says

Making overweight people feel bad about themselves might convince them to go on a diet

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2013
Hot Soups Served in Melamine Bowls Linked to Kidney Stones

Hot Soups Served in Melamine Bowls Linked to Kidney Stones

Study says melamine bowls are not the safest way to enjoy lunch

Aspirin, the So-Called Wonder Drug, Ups the Risks of Blindness

Aspirin, the So-Called Wonder Drug, Ups the Risks of Blindness

Those taking aspirin on a regular basis can lose their eyesight, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2013
Obese People Are More Likely to Die in Car Crashes, Study Says

Obese People Are More Likely to Die in Car Crashes, Study Says

Car manufacturers might wish to reconsider the design of their vehicles

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2013
Presence of Trees Reduces Risks of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases

Presence of Trees Reduces Risks of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases

New study links trees to better public health, suggests they save lives

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2013
Proposal to Ban Energy Drinks in Chicago Issued by Alderman Ed Burke

Proposal to Ban Energy Drinks in Chicago Issued by Alderman Ed Burke

Red Bull and other highly caffeinated drinks are targeted by this proposal

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2013
Energy Drinks Linked to a Higher Number of ER Visits in New DAWN Report

Energy Drinks Linked to a Higher Number of ER Visits in New DAWN Report

Twice as many Americans sought urgent medical attention after energy drinks hit the market

 
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