Can Surfing the Internet Help You Lose Weight?

A new study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research finds that the more people log on to certain websites, the less weight they gain

Study: The Health Risks of Late Preterm Births

In the largest study of its kind, researchers find that the risk of health problems rises significantly in babies born prematurely, even those born in the so-called late preterm period

Illegal Pet Trade Rampant in Indonesia

The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant illegal pet trade

Recipe for Longevity: No Smoking, Lots of Friends

A large new meta-analysis suggests that a rich social network helps people reduce their risk of death about as much as avoiding cigarettes

Researchers Identify Gene Variants for Breast Cancer

Some genes may not help researchers predict who will develop cancer, but it may help them treat tumors more effectively

Ecocentric

Has the Oil Damage Been Exaggerated? A Response

I think it's far too early to declare the oil spill a bust.

Wellness

Home Genetic Tests Found Inconsistent

An undercover investigation conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that take-home genetic test kits yield inconsistent results and provide little useful guidance for health decisions.

The Battle for Global Health

Hope in the long battle against malaria