Life & Style
US Navy triples maternity leave to 18 weeks for women
July 4, 2015
US Navy triples maternity leave to 18 weeks for women
The US Navy is tripling paid maternity leave for women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps from six…
Weight-loss surgery edges out lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes
July 4, 2015
Weight-loss surgery edges out lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who have weight loss surgery are more likely to have significant improvements in their diabetes…
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…