The Checkup
Schools restrict sales of sweet drinks but not consumption
Limiting the sale of sweet drinks in schools doesn’t make a dent in students’ overall consumption of such high-calorie beverages, research finds.
Military puts focus on migraines
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Over the past decade, migraines and headaches have become a significant problem for U.S. armed forces. The growing recognition has positioned them among such conditions as post-traumatic stress disorder, and the Defense Department is putting millions of dollars into research.
Avoiding gluten may not be smart
It may be getting easier to, but for many people, it may not be healthy.
My father’s wooden legs
A daughter recalls her father’s loss of his legs in 1944, and the quiet heroism of his later life.
Exercise may ease lower-back pain
A minimalist approach may be all you need to manage this common ailment.
Upset stomach may sour one’s mood
A researcher says an unsettled gut may be the cause of an unhappy mind.
Judge blocks new cigarette warnings
Federal judge grants five tobacco companies’ request to block the FDA from requiring graphic labels.
Seniors can now switch drug plans
Most seniors retain their Medicare drug plan during open enrollment, but counselors can find options.
U.S. and Canadian care are different
A comparison of emergency treatment in Canada and follow-up medical care in the U.S.
Physicist details mysteries of space
Theoretical physicist S. James Gates Jr. is featured in the PBS series “The Fabric of the Cosmos.”
The Checkup
Less salt may not reduce disease
Reducing the amount of sodium people consume may not necessarily be good for their overall health, an analysis says.
The Checkup
Study: Weight Watchers beats physician-guided weight loss
Research published Friday adds weight to the notion that commercial weight-loss programs work better than physician-guided weight loss approaches.
Health, Science & Environment Videos
Powerful storm heads toward coastal Alaska
Western Alaska residents braced for an unusual Bering Sea storm headed toward the coast, packing hurricane-force winds and churning giant waves. (Nov. 9)
Powerful storm heads toward coastal Alaska
Western Alaska residents braced for an unusual Bering Sea storm headed toward the coast, packing hurricane-force winds and churning giant waves. (Nov. 9)
Astronomers not concerned over asteroid
Asteroid 2005YU55, currently approaching Earth, is the size of an aircraft carrier, but astronomers are not concerned over its proximity. (Nov. 7)
Several dozen seniors crowded into a recent Silver Spring meeting to learn about the options they have for Medicare prescription drug plans next year.
Insuring your health with Michelle Andrews
Columnist Michelle Andrews discusses her care after a serious bike accident in Canada.
Thousands protest at White House over oil pipeline
Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the White House on Sunday to oppose the Keystone XL project, a transnational oil pipeline that protesters fear could harm the environment. (Nov. 6)
Oklahoma earthquakes rattle nerves
Oklahoma residents more accustomed to tornadoes than earthquakes have been shaken by weekend temblors that cracked buildings, buckled a highway and rattled nerves. (Nov. 6)
A surfer and two kayakers off the coast of Santa Cruz, Calif. came very close to two humpback whales and caught the moment on video.
Paralyzed man walks with exoskeleton
A paralyzed architect describes his experience using an exoskeletal device that allows individuals with paralysis to stand and walk. The device, now being tested in New York, may soon be used in rehabilitation centers across the United States. (Nov. 3)
Glacier with 18-mile crack may produce large iceberg
Scientists are carefully watching an 18-mile crack in an Antarctic glacier that may break off and create an iceberg the size of New York City.
Tiger to be removed from truck stop home
A state judge sided with an animal rights group in the fight with a Louisiana truck stop owner over whether he can keep a 550-pound tiger at his business. (Nov. 3)
NASA video shows Earth from space
NASA released a fast-paced video of Earth taken from the international space station. (Nov. 3)
Breakthrough in cystic fibrosis treatment
The new drug Kalydeco is being hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, targeting the underlying genetic cause of the disease decreasing the symptoms. (Nov. 2)
Health news from the wires
Tumor prompted a novel treatment
Medical Mysteries: After standard treatment didn’t kill a tumor, doctors tried a novel procedure.
Traffic science battles heavy flows
Traffic science struggles to keep cars flowing on highways in D.C. and elsewhere.
Special Reports
Obesity in America 2010
One-third of U.S. children are overweight, leaving the health and productivity of an entire generation at risk.
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