Senator Mark Kirk’s stroke raises awareness 
Senator Mark Kirk’s stroke raises awareness
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk’s inspiring story put stroke in the national spotlight. Here are tips to help you recognize stroke and get help fast.
Government may crack down on caffeinated foods 
Government may crack down on caffeinated foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be watching the health impact of new caffeine-infused snacks and consider taking action to regulate the energy boosting products.
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says 
Soda linked to higher risk for diabetes, study says
A new study finds that people who only drink one 12-ounce sugary drink a day are at an increased risk for developing diabetes.
Brain structure may hold key to kids’ math learning 
Brain structure may hold key to kids’ math learning
A child’s ability to benefit from math tutoring may be linked to three regions in the brain.
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon? 
Is a cure for HIV on the horizon?
Danish researchers say they may be “months away” from HIV cure.
How long does it take to walk off your meal? 
How long does it take to walk off your meal?
New research shows if people really knew how much walking is required to burn off calories, they would likely make healthier meal choices.
Smoking scenes double in youth rated movies, study finds 
Smoking scenes double in youth rated movies, study finds
With more and more scenes of people lighting up on the big screen, some groups worry the images might entice young people to smoke.