What Diabetes Costs You, Even If You Don't Have The Disease
Diabetes costs the United States $322 billion a year, or $1,000 for each American. That's 48 percent more than it was just five years ago.
Health & Safety
How Well Do Your Apps Protect Your Privacy?
The website PrivacyGrade rates Android apps based on the personal information they collect from you. It's another reminder that your data are constantly on the move, whether you know it or not.
You Can Monitor Your Baby's Vital Signs 24/7, But Should You?
A new generation of baby monitors lets new parents track their child's heartbeat and other vital signs. But they're not health devices, a pediatrician warns, and could give a false sense of security.
Sleep's Link To Learning And Memory Traced To Brain Chemistry
During sleep, the brain locks in existing memories and can even form new ones. Scientists say they are starting to understand how that happens. A midnight snack may interfere.
Debate: Should Physician-Assisted Suicide Be Legal?
Several states allow doctors, in certain circumstances, to help terminally ill people end their lives. The emotionally charged issue is at the center of the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
White House Acknowledges Over-Counting Obamacare Signups
The administration said some people who had dental plans separate from their health care coverage were mistakenly counted twice. The GOP says it was a deliberate attempt to inflate the numbers.
Indian Shopkeepers Greet Wal-Mart's Expansion Plans With Protests
"Wal-Mart, come to your senses!" the protesters shouted. These vendors and hawkers are not happy that the retail giant plans to open 50 more stores.
Keep Your Head Up: 'Text Neck' Takes A Toll On The Spine
Newly published research finds that common texting posture can put as much as 60 pounds of force on the cervical spine.
Soda Companies Step Up Their Marketing To Black And Latino Kids
Black youth saw more than twice as many ads for sugary drinks on TV compared with white children and teens in 2013. Advertising for the drinks on Spanish-language TV also increased by 44 percent.
Doctor Shortage Looming? Maybe Not
Physicians have been warning for years about a coming shortage of primary care doctors. But others say primary care teams that include other types of health workers might fill the gap better.