Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles 
Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles
Study says TV programs teach the idea that girls can do everything boys can do—as long as they’re pretty.
USDA launches salmonella action plan 
USDA launches salmonella action plan
In an effort to prevent millions from getting sick from Salmonella outbreaks, the USDA is cracking down on manufacturers of meat and other poultry products. Get the details.
Birth control for men? 
Birth control for men?
Believe it or not researchers are in the early stages of developing a birth control pill for males. Learn more.
Slowing down dementia 
Slowing down dementia
A new review suggests that regular exercise can actually slow cognitive decline.
There’s no such thing as ‘obese and healthy’ 
There’s no such thing as ‘obese and healthy’
A new study dispels the myth that you can be overweight and still fit.
How energy drinks can harm your heart 
How energy drinks can harm your heart
Health experts warn that popular, highly caffeinated beverages can be a strain on your heart.
How many calories are really in your food? 
How many calories are really in your food?
Until now, the only way to know how many calories Americans are consuming is from government data. But a team of researchers is working to change that.