Mexican Soda Tax Followed by Drop in Sugary Drink Sales
A tax on sugary drinks in Mexico appears to have had a significant impact: After one year, a new study found, sales of sugary beverages in Mexico fell while bottled water purchases rose.
View ArticleTylenol During Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Children
Taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy is associated with a slight increase in the risk for asthma in offspring, a new study has found.
View ArticleTransgender Patients Face Challenges at the Hospital
From medical issues to roommates, transgender patients face barriers to good health care. Some institutions are trying to change that.
View ArticleShort Men, Overweight Women Face Lower Pay
Being tall is associated with higher income for men; being overweight is associated with lower income for women.
View ArticleChoose a Thyroid Surgeon Who Does Dozens of Operations a Year
Patients of high-volume surgeons had fewer complications and spent less time in the hospital after surgery.
View ArticleA Call for Action on Toxic Chemicals
A coalition of top doctors, scientists and health advocates is calling for more aggressive regulation of chemicals found in household items.
View ArticleMy Vacation With a Brain-Eating Amoeba
After learning my whitewater trip included spending time in waters infected by a rare but deadly ameoba, I decided to learn more about it.
View ArticleExcess Light Exposure May Take Toll on Muscles and Bones
Animals exposed to continuous light had less muscle strength and developed signs of early-stage osteoporosis, suggesting that nonstop lighting in hospitals and nursing homes may be harmful to patients.
View ArticleEdible Sunscreens Are All the Rage, but No Proof They Work
In New York’s Hamptons, beachgoers pass around orange sun-protector pills as if they are a party drug, but there’s no evidence they work.
View ArticleWhat’s the Value of Exercise? $2,500
An analysis of more than 26,000 men and women found that a little exercise can result in big savings on medical bills.
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