The Checkup
Being bilingual may delay dementia
That finding is reported in a paper in the April issue of Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
Why a pet’s death can hurt so much
(Photo by Rebekah Yonan)
How could a dog’s death hurt as much as a relative’s? As the sadness lingers, part of Joe Yonan’s grieving process has been to try to understand the differences.
Give lesser-known produce a try
Eating enough fruit and vegetables can be hard. Trying unusual options like kohlrabi and jicama may help.
Stomach surgery more effective than medicine for diabetes, studies find
Surgeries can help reverse Type 2 diabetes, reducing or eliminating reliance on insulin, other medicines.
The individual mandate’s GOP history
In curious twist in health-care debate, legal case against Obama’s signature law focuses on provision that originated in Republican circles.
Headache can signal a major problem
Consumer Reports: A headache is usually a minor ailment, but can, in rare cases, signal a tumor or stroke.
Consumers paid to pick cheaper care
Some insurers are offering cash bonuses to consumers who opt for cheaper health-care providers.
Study credits D.C. female condom program with reducing HIV infections
Program’s prevention of infections in its first year likely saved over $8 million in future HIV-related costs.
Workout video has varied challenges
Jari Love’s workout video and Get Ripped program shows exercises that you’ll feel the next morning.
Mercury finally gets its close-up
Mostly ignored since the 1970s, our solar system’s smallest planet is getting attention from a NASA probe.
EPA to impose first greenhouse gas emission limits on power plants
The move could end construction of new conventional coal-fired facilities in the United States.
Filmmaker James Cameron makes
solo visit to the bottom of the ocean
Nine hours after completing a historic dive, Cameron described his “very surreal day.”
Middle age is a boon to humanity
People in their 50s and 60s are skilled, experienced super-providers essential to success of our species.
TV documentary visits poles in winter
Miniseries looks at how polar bears, penguins and other life survive in the coldest region of the world.
Ibuprofen may ease altitude sickness
Study finds that adults traveling at high elevations reported less severe symptoms if taking ibuprofen.
Can captivity help polar bears survive?
Activists, zoo officials, lawmakers and scientists have come up with a proposal to help the bears survive the assault of global warming.
The Checkup
New cancer stats mostly encouraging
The incidence of many forms of cancer decreased between 1999 and 2008, data released Wednesday show.
The Checkup
Sit at your peril
It’s not news that rump-resting is bad for your health, of course. But a big new study out of Australia puts some better numbers on how too much sitting increases the risk of death.
Health, Science & Environment Videos
Entangled whale rescued off Calif. (0:48)
Urban Jungle
The extra-early bird
Urban American robins start singing well before their county cousins.
Health news from the wires
Medical Mystery: Failing eyesight
A woman’s work-up for laser eye surgery revealed a serious problem she didn’t know she had.
Traffic science battles heavy flows
Traffic science struggles to keep cars flowing on highways in D.C. and elsewhere.
Special Reports
Obesity in America 2010
One-third of U.S. children are overweight, leaving the health and productivity of an entire generation at risk.
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Mad Men, Idol and more with Lisa de Moraes
Q&A; transcript
The TV Column reporter discussed the comedy, heartbreak and drama of the world of television.
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