About 80 percent of American adults are currently considered obese, with the percentage of obese children rising each year.
Electrons in heart of Van Allen radiation belts accelerated to 99.9 percent of light speed, NASA says
The scientists identified a rapid energy increase of high-energy electrons in the belts on October 9, 2012.
Luxury cruise ship fails health inspection after staff try to hide food
The company later released a statement saying cruise staff responsible for the failing grade had been released from the company.
Video of Memphis QB singing with young cancer patient goes viral
The video features Memphis QB Jacob Karam playing the piano while a young cancer patient sings Jesse J’s hit “Price Tag.”
FDA issues new safety rules for imported foods
These proposals are a part of the FSMA approach modernizing the current food safety system.
Coffee may lower suicide risk by 50 percent, researchers say
The lowered risk of suicide is supported by earlier studies that showed that consuming caffeinated coffee lowered the risk for depression.
Taller women more likely to get cancer, study finds
It is still unclear as to why there is an increased risk of cancer for taller women.
Smoking when pregnant may lead to behavior problems in kids, researchers say
Smoking is damaging to the unborn child because of ingredients in cigarettes and the manner in which cigarettes affect necessary bodily functions.
Study finds lunar cycles can disrupt sleep
Lunar influence on the body has long been a source of myths.
CDC: HPV vaccine not reaching enough girls
The 2012 NIS Teen data showed that not receiving a recommendation from a healthcare provider was one of the top 5 reasons parents reported for not getting the vaccine.