Why The UK Wants You To Cut Back On The Booze (All Of It)
The U.K. changed its recommendation on how much alcohol you should consume after findings from a new cancer study were published.
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Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, But We Still Have A Long Way To Go
Cancer death rates are steadily dropping, according to an American Cancer Society report.
The Feds Are Fed Up With Your Sugar Intake
The government released new dietary guidelines that aim to cut the average American's sugar intake in half.
Put Away Your Smartphone; Your Kids' Health Might Depend On It
A recent study suggests that children who receive "fragmented" attention from their mothers might develop emotional problems in the future.
Obesity Could Lead To 670,000 More UK Cancer Cases In Next 20 Years
A U.K. report predicts an increase in cancer and other diseases linked to obesity and being overweight.
FDA Bans 3 Chemicals Found In Pizza Boxes, Other Food Packaging
After nine organizations petitioned for a change, the Food and Drug Administration has banned three chemicals often found in food packaging.
Twins Study Provides New Insight Into The Genetic Risk Of Cancer
Researchers studied thousands of twins from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden over 60 years.
Cutting Yourself Some Slack Could Help You Lose Weight
If you give in to that ice cream craving, a new study says that's OK; forgiving yourself might help you meet your weight loss goals.
Grab This Incredibly Healthy Snack Next Time You're Hungry At Work
Walnuts are rich in polyphenols, important chemicals that help the body ward off diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Oregon Women Can Now Get Birth Control Without A Doctor Visit
Women in Oregon now have the ability to skip a doctor's visit and get birth control straight from the pharmacy.
This Cancer Treatment Works Like A Flu Shot
A vaccine to help treat cancer just passed its first phase of testing.
The Healthiest State In The US Just Toughened Its Smoking Laws
The healthiest state in the U.S. is cracking down on smoking.
These At-Home Fitness Apps Will Keep You On Track In 2016
Now you have absolutely no excuse for missing that workout.
Gene Editing Tool CRISPR Is Making Scientists Face The Hard Questions
The CRISPR-Cas9 tool makes genetic engineering cheap and easy, making it a powerful tool that has the potential to be abused.
Beer With Us: 'Dry January' Is The Worst, Best New Year's Resolution
Because not drinking for a month — or even trying not to — might help reduce your overall alcohol consumption in the future.
Eating More Dark Chocolate Might Help You Avoid Pancreatic Cancer
Indiana University researchers found that increasing magnesium intake by 100 milligrams a day decreased the risk of pancreatic cancer by 24 percent.
It Will Be Illegal To Smoke In Hawaii If You're Under 21
Lawmakers say the change is meant to deter teenagers from smoking; some say e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among teens.
How Coffee, Albeit Lots Of It, Could Improve Your Physical Endurance
A review of nine previous studies found that participants averaged a 24 percent boost in physical endurance after drinking several cups of coffee.
World Health Organization Declares Guinea Ebola-Free
The outbreak claimed more than 2,500 lives over two years in the West African country.
Gonorrhea May Become Untreatable, Official Says
England's chief medical officer warns that antibiotic resistance was found in a strain of the sexually transmitted disease this year in the U.K.
UK Ad Group Bans Nesquik's 'Great Start To The Day' Slogan
The hot chocolate drink would add more than 20 grams of sugar to your morning meal.
The US Teen Birth Rate Dropped 61 Percent Since 1991
The birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds has hit a record low.
NFL Won't Listen To Neurologist's Findings On CTE — Sound Familiar?
The new seven-year study is being led by Boston University's Dr. Robert Stern, who has been critical of the NFL in the past.
Skip The Situps, Save Your Back
Doctors have long argued that situps are bad for your back. But that doesn't mean you should cut out ab exercises altogether.
FDA Lifts Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood
The Food and Drug Administration officially overturned its lifetime ban and now will allow gay men to donate if they've been celibate for a year.
Sleeping On This Side Could Give You Nightmares
In a 2004 study that recently resurfaced, researchers found that people who sleep on their left sides were 41 percent more likely to have nightmares.
Australian Anti-Drug PSA Might Offend Teens And Sloths Alike
An Australian anti-marijuana PSA featuring an anthropomorphic sloth backfired when it was both criticized and laughed at.
Turns Out, Adolf Hitler May Have Only Had One Testicle ... Seriously
We may finally have an answer to all of those theories concerning Adolf Hitler's testicles.
Calif. Wants Porn Stars To Lead By Example ... On Condoms, At Least
Some researchers suggest if porn stars are legally required to wear condoms on set, the rest of us might follow their example.
Study: As Many As 90 Percent Of Cancer Cases Are Caused By Lifestyle
A new analysis seemingly overturns the "bad luck hypothesis" that a majority of cancer cases are caused by chance mutations.
