Alzheimer’s & Insomnia
Inflamed gums as a child increases risk of Alzheimer's, and insomnia may lead to depression.
Healthy Sun Roundup
Sunlight reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and a device that makes airbags safer.
Liquid Calories
Excess calories from sugary drinks is contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Six-Minute Workout
Exercising in intense intervals adding up to six minutes per week doubled endurance.
Farmers & Pesticides
Farmers who work with pesticides have greater risk of neurological problems.
Obesity & Dementia
Obesity in middle age increases risk of dementia later in life.
Alcohol & Bacteria
Why does rubbing alcohol kill bacteria? (Disrupts their cell membranes)
West Nile Weather
Hot summers mean a higher risk of West Nile virus epidemics
Gum & Heart Disease
Two kinds of oral bacteria were found in arterial plaque.
Intermittent Fasting
Eating every other day slowed down cancerous processes in mice.
Mountain Roundup
Mountain dwellers have lower death rates, and doctors will run medical tests on themselves while climbing Mount Everest.
Young Blood
Blood from younger mice stimulated stem cell production in older mice.
Teen Smoking
Only one of eight in-school smoking prevention programs had any long-term impact.
Old Dog Roundup
Old dogs stay mentally sharp with a healthy diet and stimulating environment, and people who perform last in competition get rated higher.
Newborn Screening
Experts have developed national standards for screening newborn babies.
Supplement Roundup
Green tea helps athletes increase endurance, calcium reduces women's risk of colon cancer.
Birth Simulator
Using a birth simulator to determine the best way to manage complicated births
Fever Chills
Why do you get chills when you have a fever? (Infection raises inner thermostat.)
Poverty & Heart Disease
Socioeconomic status is linked to health, with poorer people being in poorer health.
Public Health Roundup
U.S. kids' health is worse than almost every other industrialized nation, and genes affect smoking habits.
Heart Girdle
A mesh-like net wrapped around the heart can help prevent heart failure