More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objectsread the full article
Fighting Cancer on Christmas
How to find solace – and offer support. read the full article
Health Buzz: Nurses Again Top Poll for Honesty and Ethics
Americans consistently rank nurses as most trustworthy.read the full article
New Year’s Resolution: Forget About Weight, Let’s Eat for Better Health
Stop focusing on food constituents, and start focusing on whole foods.read the full article
Your Body on the Polar Bear Plunge
Most sober people without heart conditions emerge from the New Year’s Day tradition unscathed, but it’s not risk-free. read the full article
My Legs Got Left in Houston: Tales From a Paralyzed Traveler
Traveling is challenging enough for people with disabilities, without the added loss of a wheelchair.read the full article
Here’s How Much Exercise It Takes to Burn Off Holiday Liquid Calories
Don’t let hot chocolate, buttered rum or Champagne pack on pounds.read the full article
A Wish to Be Amazed – Not Fazed – by the Holidays
To all that stress, just say no. Let it go, let it go, let it go.read the full article
Dietitian Experts Offer Holiday Food Safety Tips
For starters, check temperatures with a food thermometerread the full article
APNewsBreak: EPA wants toxic Nevada mine on Superfund list
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Fifteen years after U.S. regulators started assessing damage and health risks at an abandoned Nevada copper mine, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving to add the contaminated site to its Superfund National Priority List, according to...