Rest Days Are Good. Active Recovery Days Can Be Better.
Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles.Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some…
Are Organic Foods Really More Nutritious?
Q: Buying organic can get expensive. Does the higher price tag come with health benefits?Autumn is in full swing, which…
What is ‘Pink Cocaine’?
The drug cocktail can contain ketamine, Ecstasy and meth — but rarely cocaine itself.A powder called “pink cocaine,” made up…
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to…
Bruce Ames, Biochemist Who Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals, Dies at 95
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to…
Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?
People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why…
States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue.…
Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?
Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really?Online and off, many…
Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far…
Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer.
Personal training isn’t just for the young — or the wealthy. Here’s how to make it work for you.Karen Palmer,…