American Death Rate Rises for First Time in a Decade

The rare increase was driven in part by more people dying from drug overdoses, suicide and Alzheimer's disease, preliminary federal data shows.

At Long Last, New Chemical Safety Regulations

Congress is ready to fix the law meant to keep Americans safe from harmful chemicals.

Fatal Road Crashes Involving Marijuana Double After Washington Legalizes Drug, New Report Finds

Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, but legal limits for marijuana use among drivers are arbitrary and unsupported by science.
Those are the main findings of two new studies that looked at the impact of marijuana on driving safety released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association.

Hot Trend For Women Cyclists? Bibs

New bib shorts designed exclusively for women are great on and off the bike.

Prescription Pain Killers May Worsen And Lengthen Chronic Pain

A new study on rats shows how morphine may trigger an immune response that makes pain worse and last longer

Well: Computer Vision Syndrome Affects Millions

Blurred or double vision as well as burning, itching, dryness and redness can interfere with work performance.

China's Plan To Fight Obesity: Take A College Course

Obesity is a growing problem amongst the burgeoning middle-class in China. Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images Are you overweight, a student and a junk food enthusiast in China? The Nanjing Agricultural University might have just the right course for you. Aiming to tackle the nation's bulging obesity problem (China is ranked second [...]

Alcohol Ads On Social Media Encourage Drinking (But What's An Alcohol Ad On Social Media?)

On social media, the line between advertising and social influence is blurry at best.

Those With Multiple Tours of War Overseas Struggle at Home

The number of veterans with multiple tours of combat duty is the largest in modern American history - more than 90,000 soldiers and Marines.

Three Reasons You Shouldn't Work Over A Holiday Weekend

The idea to use a three-day holiday weekend like Memorial Day to catch up on work is often too tempting for American workers to pass up. However, you will be better served in the long run to step away from the daily grind. Here are three reasons why business leaders should resist the temptation to work during their time off.

Is Your Aging Parent An Out Of Control Spender?

Reckless spending by an aging parent can create financial consequences for the adult children, who may end up supporting them. Adult children appointed as agents on a power of attorney should not wait or hesitate to use their authority. Scammers abound and they love aging victims with memory loss. Get legal authority if you can. And consider a limited access debit card so you can track and control a parent's spending.

The NFL Is Winning On Concussions

The league continues to prosper despite being hammered with allegations about its obfuscation of concussion research.

More Men With Early Prostate Cancer Choosing to Avoid Treatment

The approach, called active surveillance, involves regular monitoring. Data finds that 40 percent to 50 percent of men are making that choice.

More Men With Early Prostate Cancer Are Choosing to Avoid Treatment

The approach, called active surveillance, involves regular monitoring. Data finds that 40 percent to 50 percent of men are making that choice.

Are Women As Caregivers Getting A Raw Deal?

Women most often take on the caregiving role for aging parents. But the laws that are supposed to help them keep their jobs or use sick time are falling far short of what caregivers need. We can do better.

A Sweet Victory But Why Did The Added Sugars Label Take So Long?

The new Nutrition Facts panel will contain a line on added sugars along with a percent daily value. But why did it take the FDA 17 years to take action while the evidence has been mounting that added sugars are damaging to people's health?

When Your Schedule Is Sick: Three Busyness Disorders That Make Us Anxious And Unsatisfied

We want to lead each day purposefully and productively-even at great effort. But we're constantly sidetracked by sudden time suckers that seem important but later leave us empty-handed.

Why Are So Few People Engaging In The 5 Basic Healthy Habits?

We know what habits keep us healthy. But few people are actually engaging in all of them at once.

Infection Raises Specter of Superbugs Resistant to All Antibiotics

Military researchers identify a patient who was infected with bacteria that are resistant to the last line of defense against drug-resistant germs.

Well: Lawsuits Over Baby Powder Raise Questions About Cancer Risk

Thousands of women claim talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer, but research into a potential link has produced mixed results.

Worried About Artificial Intelligence? What About the Disruptive Potential of Artificial Bodies?

Many articles and commentatorsrecently have expressed concern about the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt human life. Some have even gone apocalyptic in their visions of AI run amok. Certainly there is cause for concern and we should pay attention to the evolution of AI. However, few people are [...]

Does Staying Busy Really Benefit The Brain?

Staying busy may help the brain age well. But our "brand" of busy may make a difference.

Does Extreme 'Busyness' Really Benefit The Brain?

Staying busy may help the brain age well. But our "brand" of busy may make a difference.

Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades

For each of the past three years, opioid prescriptions have declined in the United States, the first sustained drop since OxyContin hit the market in 1996.

FDA's New Nutritional Food Labeling Reflects Sea Change In Consumer Desires -- And Business

In a move that came more quickly than some had expected, that nutritional chart at the back of many food products is going to change. The focus will be more clearly – as in, visibly – on calories, servings and those sneaky added sugars. There's some time to apply changes [...]

Road Rage Undermining Highway Safety -- Can't We All Just Get Along?

A fifth of those surveyed said they've been “physically threatened” by another driver.

The Health Trend That Grips Hong Kong Has Meant A Proliferation of Juiceries

I walked past a juicery in New York yesterday that proudly displayed an article from a lifestyle magazinepromulgating the newest craze–juice crawling. It's exactlywhat it sounds like: in the same way you would pub crawl, ditch the pint and sub it for a green smoothie and drinkyour way through the [...]

The Health Trend That Grips Hong Kong Has Meant a Proliferation of Juiceries

I walked past a juicery in New York yesterday that proudly displayed an article from a lifestyle magazinepromulgating the newest craze–juice crawling. It's exactlywhat it sounds like: in the same way you would pub crawl, ditch the pint and sub it for a green smoothie and drinkyour way through the [...]

Well: Is Your Food 'Natural'? F.D.A. to Weigh In

Even the most educated consumer can't know what the food label “all natural” means.

Apple iPhone Connected Us To Each Other, The Apple Watch Connects Us To Ourselves

Recently, principal analyst Patrick Moorhead and I had the opportunity to visit one of Apple's labs for studying human movement and activity. The investment into broadening the Apple Watch's measurement abilities is nothing short of extraordinary. Near Apple's campus in Cupertino, CA, is a cloistered facility where for the last [...]

Man Receives First Penis Transplant in the United States

A Massachusetts man who had lost his penis to cancer underwent the operation as part of a program that ultimately aims to help combat veterans.

Women's Bike Helmets: Safer And Better

Why your next bike helmet should have MIPS brain protection system.

No, This Is The Second-Youngest Mummified Ancient Egyptian Fetus

A British museum reported a mummified Egyptian fetus of 18 weeks' gestation... but it's not actually the youngest fetus found.

Health Benefits Strategy For Small Businesses: Should You Keep The Benefit And How To Buy It?

Health benefits are a big issue for small businesses. So choosing a benefit and a buying strategy is a key decision. Here is a look at the big picture and long terms trends.

Well: Out With the Old

It may be better to give up your bad habits all at once, rather than one at time.

Treating Pain Without Feeding Addiction at 'Ground Zero' for Opioids

The difficult work of addressing the nation's overreliance on opioids, while also treating debilitating pain, is playing out patient by patient in West Virginia.

Aetna May Be Latest To Expand On Obamacare Exchanges For 2017

Aetna could join Centene, Anthem and its family of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in expanding to new markets on public exchanges under the Affordable Care Act for 2017.

Ida, Rock Star Centenarian Sets A World Record

If you ever wondered how to have amazingly good health as you age, look at record setting runner centenarian Ida Khraling. She echoes the theme of other healthy folks 100+ who say movement, lifestyle, and a positive outlook on life all contribute to wonderful longevity. You need not be a runner to do it. Just striving for physical activity and a smart lifestyle every day will greatly improve your chances.

Well: The Mindful Child

New research shows the benefits of meditation for the elementary school set.

My Favorite Cycling Water Bottle Just Got Better

If you're a cyclist, here's the water bottle for you.

A Window Into the Workings of Zika

A graduate student's offhand remark has led to widespread research that has provided findings about how the virus causes brain damage.

The Reality Of The Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser has been quite successful for NBC. But the latest news is that the show may not be quite as successful for its contestants as portrayed.

Well: A Mother's Lesson: When Memory Fails, Delight in the Moment

My mother wrote about her mother's Alzheimer's disease in this paper decades ago. And then it came for her.

A Few Things That Therapy May Do Better Than Medication, According To Science

The guidelines are evolving. Meds may not be the go-to treatments for mental health issues they once were.

F.D.A. Imposes Rules for E-Cigarettes in a Landmark Move

New federal regulations, to take effect in 90 days, ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and require producers to disclose ingredients to regulators.

12 Uncommon Symptoms Of Depression You May Be Overlooking

What are some less common symptoms of depression? This question was answered on Quora by Mike Leary.

The Science of Fat: After 'The Biggest Loser,' Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight

Contestants lost hundreds of pounds during Season 8, but gained them back. A study of their struggles helps explain why so many people fail to keep off the weight they lose.

Drugged Driving Data Is Of Limited Use, New Report Finds

Drugged driving is receiving increased attention on the national level, but most state data currently available is of limited use to help combat the threat, a new report has found.

“At a time when we are seeing a growing problem associated with drugged driving it is essential we invest in actions to provide better "data" so we can develop evidence based solutions,” Peter Kissinger, president and chief executive of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association, said in an email to Forbes.