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Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin Rick Wilking/Reuters

Study: We're Biased Against Obese People—Even If They Get Thin

New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.

The Latest Battle in the Supplement Wars: FDA vs. DMAA SuperFantastic/Flickr

The Latest Battle in the Supplement Wars: FDA vs. DMAA

Taking on a chemical that's supposedly from geraniums and that's marketed as "Napalm" for the body.

Should We Be More Skeptical of Brain Scan Research? Jon Olav/Flickr

Should We Be More Skeptical of Brain Scan Research?

Our powers of analysis may not be as foolproof as we thought.

The Majority of People With Individual Insurance Have Terrible Coverage Army Medicine/Flickr

The Majority of People With Individual Insurance Have Terrible Coverage

The good news is that their coverage levels will have to go up under the Affordable Care Act.

Supermarket Counseling Could Improve Your Shopping Choices Shutterstock

Supermarket Counseling Could Improve Your Shopping Choices

Just a few minutes with a nutritionist helped shoppers make healthier grocery purchases.

Study of the Weekend: Keep Your Commute to Less Than 15 Miles (or Else) Shutterstock

Study of the Weekend: Keep Your Commute to Less Than 15 Miles (or Else)

New research suggests that people whose office are 15 miles away from their home get insufficient exercise and are at greater risk of obesity.

Lonelier, Poorer: The Outlook for Some Aging Baby Boomers Is Bleak Shutterstock

Lonelier, Poorer: The Outlook for Some Aging Baby Boomers Is Bleak

A study finds they'll be entering their golden years with less familial and societal support than aging generations before them.

Are Medical Providers Jacking Up Prices Just Because They Can? Tyler Olson/Shutterstock

Are Medical Providers Jacking Up Prices Just Because They Can?

A massive new database reveals that hospitals and other providers are to blame for recent increases in healthcare spending.

Sushi Salmonella Now Affects 21 States austinevan/Flickr

Sushi Salmonella Now Affects 21 States

Is yours one of them?

What's Covered Under the Farm Bill? Shutterstock

What's Covered Under the Farm Bill?

The measure has a long way to go, but here's where lawmakers have found some common ground.

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