The New Old Age Blog: Revived by Music
A documentary director and a social worker hatch a new idea: personalized music for every nursing home resident.
C.D.C. Lowers Recommended Lead-Level Limits in Children
Nationwide, about 450,000 children have lead levels higher than the new standard, compared with 250,000 children using the old standard.
Army to Review Its Psychiatric Evaluation Process
Congress put pressure on the military after hearing complaints about reversed diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Paralyzed, Moving a Robot With Their Minds
Scientists said a tiny brain implant allowed two people who are virtually paralyzed below the neck to manipulate a robotic arm.
Well: Doctor and Patient: Increasing Organ Donor Enrollment at the D.M.V.
Showing people who were waiting to get a driver’s license a short video about the impact of organ donation increased the number of organ donors by more than 10 percent, and the increase was especially dramatic among African-Americans.
Recipes for Health: Turkey Burgers With Green Garlic and Parsley
Garlic and grated onion help to keep these flavorful burgers moist
HDL ‘Good Cholesterol’ Found Not to Cut Heart Risk
People genetically prone to higher levels of HDL, often called “good cholesterol,” showed that they did not have any significant decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease.
Well: Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer
The largest-ever study of the relationship between coffee consumption and health showed that regular coffee drinkers had a lower risk of dying from a variety of diseases.
Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden Death
Azithromycin may be risky for adults with heart problems, a new study finds, by possibly causing abnormal, potentially fatal, heart rhythms.
Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.
Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.
Well: Phys Ed: Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Live Longer
Even moderate activity like taking a walk may improve cancer survivors’ long-term prognosis, according to new research showing that regular exercise can lower survivors’ risk of premature death, not only from cancer but from any cause.
Well: Phys Ed: Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Live Longer
Even moderate activity like taking a walk may improve cancer survivors’ long-term prognosis, according to new research showing that regular exercise can lower survivors’ risk of premature death, not only from cancer but from any cause.
Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
Americans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters.
Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
Americans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters.