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Boomers' Drug Use Could Create Big Challenge

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Illicit drug use among Americans 50 and older is on the increase, setting the stage for many health problems as baby boomers age.

Child Obesity in US Higher Than Ever

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:00 GMT

There's been a dramatic increase in childhood obesity during the past three decades. Check out the chart.
Plus: First Lady's Anti-Obesity Campaign

New Tobacco Danger: 'Third-Hand Smoke'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:58:00 GMT

Research shows that the residue of burning tobacco, when exposed to a chemical in the air, forms carcinogens that can stick to skin.

Sugar Fuels Tumor Growth, Says Major New Study

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMT

Sugary soft drinks drastically increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, says a long-term study of 60,000 people.

Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:52:00 GMT

Brain Fitness the Latest Fad to Prevent Memory Loss?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Do you keep forgetting where you put your keys? Online brain fitness games may help, if you can remember to log on.

Britain's Health Still Suffers From Anti-Vaccine Panic

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:56:00 GMT

Doctors tally up the epidemiological costs of a newly discredited study that scared parents into not vaccinating their kids.

Principals: Recess Key to Academic Success

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:44:00 GMT

Principals who were polled by Gallup say recess has a positive impact on academic achievement and social development.