- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 5th, 2013
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
China's air pollution crisis is starting to affect other countries as well
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 31st, 2013
Vegetarianism Reduces Heart Disease Risks by a Third
Those who don't eat any meat or dairy are indeed healthier, Oxford researchers say
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 31st, 2013
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
Those in dire need of a lung transplant need not worry about their donor's smoking habits
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 30th, 2013
Billionaire Sells Canned Fresh Air to People in China
Human society simply must start taking better care of the environment, Chen Guangbiao says
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 30th, 2013
China's Coal Consumption Rivals That of the World
The country burns almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 29th, 2013
Climate Change Expected to Foster More Severe Flu Seasons
It is also likely that flu seasons will make their debut earlier, study says
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 29th, 2013
Despite Ground Beef Recall, 16 People Still Get Sick with Salmonella
It is believed these people ate ground beef related to the recall
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 25th, 2013
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
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
Study says melamine bowls are not the safest way to enjoy lunch
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2013
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
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
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
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
Twice as many Americans sought urgent medical attention after energy drinks hit the market