Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%
Moral of the story: people really don't like taxes.
Tag: health
New ‘brain training’ game could help you wean off of excess added sugar
Sweet, sweet research.
Go to the park, it’s good for you — and makes you happier
If nothing else, it's free entertainment!
Unvaccinated French child brings measles back to Costa Rica
Antivaxx trends and complacency are bringing back a disease from the brink of eradication.
Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke
More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.
We can eradicate malaria — but we need to use new tricks
Improvise, adapt, eliminate.
Engaging in cultural activities can stave off depression in old age
If nothing else, at least you'll have some fun attending!
People aged 70 and over who exercise regularly have the bodies of 40-year-olds
It's never too late to start exercising -- and the results are impressive.
Why do people self-harm? New study offers surprising answers
Definitely an unexpected finding.
Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins — and we’re not sure why
Who's a good boy? All dogs, that's who. But some have more problems than others.
Sexual assault and harassment has long-lasting consequences on women
The fact that so many women go through this is nothing if not disturbing
The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins
It's not all good when you're tall.
Here’s why it doesn’t get dark when you blink
It's not magic -- it's science.
Kidney stones form like any rock, may hold day-by-day history of your body’s health
We're all Stonebenders in our kidneys!
What big tobacco companies don’t want you to know about smuggling
The scale of this conspiracy is shocking.
Combining antibiotics may be more effective, new study suggests
The whole can be greater or smaller than the sum of its parts.
When organ donation meets religion
Let's talk about nasty things that save lives.
Coffee consumption might actually protect your heart, new study concludes
Good news, everyone!
Mangoes may improve your cardiovascular and gut health, new study shows
When the doctors say you should eat delicious fruit... you probably should.
Mediterranean diet may reduce negative effects of air pollution
Want to help your body fight pollution? Cut down on the meat and dairy, eat some more fruits and veggies!
Want to keep a young heart? Try exercising 4-5 times a week
If you want to maintain a healthy and young body, you'd best start working.
More than just relaxation: Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke
Saunas are good for your heart, science suggests.
Five simple lifestyle habits could improve your life expectancy by over a decade
Five things can help you live longer and be healthier.
When mitochondria break down so do our minds, new research shows
When power runs low, neurons start going haywire.
Empathy might also be part genetic, a new study concludes
Don't blame it on genetics though.
Antidepressants do work, largest ever analysis suggests
It's the biggest antidepressant review, and it has encouraging conclusions.
Can We Outsmart The Smartest Virus On The Planet?
It's not as simple as you'd think.
TV shows such as Gray’s Anatomy distort our expectations of trauma care
Grey's Anatomy was a really good show, but it's still just a show.
Poor fitness leads to poor brain health, new study finds
Mens sana in corpore sanome
Researchers pinpoint the brain’s anxiety centers
Anxiety is useful, to an extent, but sometimes it can overflow, with devastating consequences.
Cosmonaut blood reveals that our immune systems grind to a halt in space
This is definitely Not Good™.
Marijuana Scientists Are Getting High Wages
By the year 2020, it is predicted the marijuana science industry will be employing about 300,000 individuals.
The UK appoints a Minister of Loneliness
Loneliness is a serious problem and an important health risk. It's good to see it receiving more and more attention.
Tips for Staying Healthy as You Age
Simple things can make a big difference.
Millennials demand perfection from themselves and each other, hurting their mental health
Strong societal pressure teaches younger generations that nothing less than perfection is acceptable.
Some people can really tell if you look sick, new study reports
How good are you at detecting diseased people?
Trump administration bans the CDC from using words like “science-based,” “vulnerable,” or “diversity”
Science? Evidence? Diversity? Those are all banned!
Fracking linked to low-weight, less healthy babies
Run for the hills! Or at least 2 miles away, as that seems to be the 'danger radius'.
Owning a dog significantly lowers risk of premature death, especially in people living alone
Owing a doggo seems to our health well.
Britain becomes Europe’s most obese country, as US maintains “leader” status worldwide
The Brits are still healthy overall, but obesity rates are reaching startling levels.
Obesity in U.S. reaches all-time high. Almost half of all Americans are obese, according to latest figures
Things are going from bad to worse.
Loneliness might become a deadlier public health threat than obesity, researchers warn
Quality relationships can actually make you live longer. And better.
Over one third of all dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood
Dementia is not inevitable. Staying healthy is the first step to challenge it.
Are you living in a lazy or an active country? Study maps how much the world walks
Turns out, activity inequality is a great predictor of obesity rates.
State of Maine confirms its first measles case in 20 years
It's the first case in the state since 1997.
Cash 4 Weight Loss programme shown to work and make people excited about exercise
That sounds more like wizardry than science.
A muffin a day might keep the doctor away — if you eat this special muffin
Delicious and healthy? Sign me up!
Despite a struggling economy, Italy has the healthiest citizens in the world
Money is hard to come by these days in Italy but at least people have their good health.
Taxing junk food and subsidizing healthy items will make us live longer and save billions in the health system
That's 500,000 extra years of healthy life and more than AUD 3 billion in costs for Australia's current population.
