health
Aniston, Moore and Keys Crusade for Breast Cancer
Actresses Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore and Alicia Keys grace the October cover of Glamour magazine, opening up about the crucial women's health crusade that brought them together.
Should You Avoid Canned Foods?
Many consumers have become aware of the alarming research that shows chemicals from food packaging can leech into the foods they contain -- even though the Food and Drug Administration identifies and generally approves many of the chemicals and deems them safe for consumption.
Pregnant? Get Vaccinated for Whooping Cough
In 2010, there were more than 21,000 cases of whooping cough nationwide, with the worst outbreak in California.
Are These 'Stop Childhood Obesity' Ads Exploitative?
"Stop Childhood Obesity" is an ad campaign aimed at children in Georgia, which has the 2nd-highest rate of childhood obesity in the US. The group has launched a series of black and white billboards and YouTube videos featuring overweight children revealing their feelings on health, food and bullying.
Expectant Mother's Diet Linked with Childhood Obesity
A new study finds evidence that a pregnant woman's diet can alter her child's DNA in the womb -- increasing the child's risk of obesity.
Study: Girls Reaching Puberty as Early as 7
If you think your daughter hit puberty way too early, you're not alone.
Chicago School Bags the Bagged Lunch
Do you pack a lunch for your child? A Chicago school has banned lunches brought from home in an initiative to encourage healthier eating. Would your kids eat their school's served meal or go hungry?
Study: As New Mom's Health Slips, Dad's Stays the Same
A new study in the journal Pediatrics finds that a new mother fails to adequately look after her own health, and a father's stays exactly the same. Is this a surprise to anyone?










