Life & Style
Study: Overweight US women need better pre-pregnancy counseling
July 4, 2015
Study: Overweight US women need better pre-pregnancy counseling
Better care and counseling is needed to teach overweight women hoping to become pregnant about the health dangers of their…
Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight
July 4, 2015
Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight
Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on track toward a healthier weight,…
The world’s most and least peaceful countries
July 3, 2015
The world’s most and least peaceful countries
In search of peace? Maybe it's time to move to Iceland.According to the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace, the…
Scariest theme park rides on Earth
July 3, 2015
Scariest theme park rides on Earth
Most of us are happy with being flung around in a roller coaster or spun high in a Ferris wheel.The…
Could insulin pills prevent diabetes? Big study seeks answer
July 3, 2015
Could insulin pills prevent diabetes? Big study seeks answer
For nearly a century, insulin has been a life-saving diabetes treatment. Now scientists are testing a tantalizing question: What if…
What are the world’s safest airlines?
July 2, 2015
What are the world’s safest airlines?
Aviation website AirlineRatings.com has just released its annual list of the world's 10 safest airlines. Once again, Australian airline Qantas grabs the top spot. "Qantas…
Tech and tourism: 11 people changing the way we travel
July 2, 2015
Tech and tourism: 11 people changing the way we travel
There's never been a better time to be a tourist. Whether it's a cool new app helping find the best flight…
Going vegan can lead to weight loss
July 2, 2015
Going vegan can lead to weight loss
Sticking to a vegan diet could be one of the best ways to lose weight, according to a new study…
Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction
July 2, 2015
Last chance to see: 25 magnificent structures on the verge of extinction
Go see them now, before it's too late: threatened by neglect, the elements, changing architectural trends or ruthless developers, these…
Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons
July 2, 2015
Indoor tanning not limited to tanning salons
The availability of indoor tanning outside of tanning salons may promote risky use because of lax regulation, US researchers say.Outside…