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It Pays to Lose

When adults who were obese managed to lose enough weight to bring their BMIs into the overweight range, their mortality risk dropped by 54%. >

Quarantine is a Recipe for Obesity

The isolation, lack of exercise opportunities and economic hardship related to COVID-19 foster obesity. Here are ways to beat the odds. >

Vaping in the Time of COVID

Kids are less vulnerable to COVID-10, right? Not if they have irritated their lungs by vaping. >

Getting Back to Business in a Pandemic

Models testing various ways of re-opening businesses as COVID cases subside show one approach is a clear winner. >

Smartphones Could Curb DUIs

Your phone can do more than count your steps. It could also warn you if those steps are alcohol-impaired and give you time to sober up. >

A Shortcut to A Healthier Diet

The way a cafeteria is set up can subtly encourage better eating. It's all about distances. >

An Argument for Reopening the Schools

Elementary school students should return to school, some experts say. Kids need the classroom, and there are ways to make it safe. >

Obesity and Pregnancy

When a mother-to-be is obese it can interfere with the development of areas of the fetal brain implicated in ADHD and decision making. >

Body Odor: It's the Pits

The same bacteria that make your armpits smell bad also give certain cheeses their pungency. A probiotic deodorant may be in the works. >

Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Mind

Reducing risk factors like hypertension, isolation, smoking, and hearing loss can cut the chances of developing dementia up to 40 percent. >

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