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New tax would hit sellers of sugary drinks
Mina Kim Aug 17, 2012
Voters in a California town will weigh in on a new tax that would charge businesses a penny for every ounce of sugary drinks they serve.
The latest Olympic star: Kinesio tape
Mitchell Hartman Aug 13, 2012
Olympic athletes helped increase sales of colorful therapeutic tape.
Australian woman wins key Thalidomide settlement
Stuart Cohen Jul 18, 2012
Today, a woman in Australia born without arms or legs reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the distributor of Thalidomide, as a previously undiagnosed victim of the drug's side effects. The case may prompt similar legal action for uncompensated victims around the world.
Drinking and divorce among the baby boomers
Mark Garrison Jul 13, 2012
More long-term marriages are breaking up and a wine habit may benefit older women's bones.
Soda for breakfast?
Sarah Gardner Jul 6, 2012
Three fast food chains are promoting breakfast deals that include drinks like a 28-ounce soda -- starting at six o'clock in the morning.
To stand or sit at work?
Karen Burkett Jul 9, 2012
More officer workers are choosing to stand instead of sit at work. The trend may mean better focus and even a longer life.
Let's get physical. Oops, I mean financial!
Jacqueline Guzman Jun 25, 2012
Americans are more likely to rate themselves physically fit than financially healthy, a recent survey finds. Whip your finances back into shape with expert advice.
Latest public health problem: Foreclosures
David Brancaccio Jun 22, 2012
The stress of foreclosure is causing ill health for some.
'Big Sunscreen' wins delay in new FDA rules
John Dimsdale Jun 18, 2012
Stricter regulations on what sunscreen packaging can say were supposed to go into effect today, just in time for summer. But a delay sought by the industry means they won't happen until the winter.
