Thursday, May 23 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:58:19 GMT
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:56:41 GMT
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:07:12 GMT
An affiliate group associated with Planned Parenthood has now formally endorsed the candidacy of Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for the office of governor of Virginia. The presumed Republican nominee, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has already been endorsed by the pro-life group the Susan B. Anthony List.
An affiliate group associated with Planned Parenthood has now formally endorsed the candidacy of Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for the office of governor of Virginia. The presumed Republican nominee, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has already been endorsed by the pro-life group the Susan B. Anthony List.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:56:30 GMT
Her mother lost a battle with cancer at age 56, and actress Angelina Jolie is determined to avoid a similar fate. She wrote an article in the New York Times revealing that she carries a "faulty" gene, BRCA1, and has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. She hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the disease.
Her mother lost a battle with cancer at age 56, and actress Angelina Jolie is determined to avoid a similar fate. She wrote an article in the New York Times revealing that she carries a "faulty" gene, BRCA1, and has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. She hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the disease.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:06:24 GMT
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Friday, May 3 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:49:36 GMT
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:25:17 GMT
A new D.C. Department of Health campaign is warning young people about the dangers of fake weed or K2/Spice. The campaign tells young people that use of the synthetic marijuana will turn them into zombies.
A new D.C. Department of Health campaign is warning young people about the dangers of fake weed or K2/Spice. The campaign tells young people that use of the synthetic marijuana will turn them into zombies.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:48:08 GMT
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:07:39 GMT
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:43:49 GMT
Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation to make Maryland the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday, but it remains unclear when the program will be up and running.
Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation to make Maryland the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday, but it remains unclear when the program will be up and running.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:30:00 GMT
The government on Tuesday lowered to 15 the age at which girls can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription and said the emergency contraception no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
The government on Tuesday lowered to 15 the age at which girls can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription and said the emergency contraception no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:27:51 GMT
For people seeking an energy boost, companies are increasing their offerings of foods with added caffeine. A new caffeinated gum may have gone too far. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it will investigate the safety of added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents.
For people seeking an energy boost, companies are increasing their offerings of foods with added caffeine. A new caffeinated gum may have gone too far. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it will investigate the safety of added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents.
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:50:13 GMT
Three students have died unexpectedly at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax this year. The most recent was 17-year-old junior Ethan Griffith, who died Tuesday evening.
Three students have died unexpectedly at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax this year. The most recent was 17-year-old junior Ethan Griffith, who died Tuesday evening.
Monday, April 22 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:54:43 GMT
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.
Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.
Monday, April 15 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-04-16 03:21:39 GMT
Alicia Keys says she wants to spark a global conversation about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The Grammy Award-winning singer met with women who are part of an HIV program at United Medical Center in the nation's capital Monday to discuss their experiences with the virus, including the fear and stigma associated with the disease.
Alicia Keys says she wants to spark a global conversation about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The Grammy Award-winning singer met with women who are part of an HIV program at United Medical Center in the nation's capital Monday to discuss their experiences with the virus, including the fear and stigma associated with the disease.
Friday, April 12 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-04-12 21:23:44 GMT
Regulations that abortion-rights supporters say would put most of Virginia's 20 clinics out of business received final approval Friday from a state board dominated by appointees of anti-abortion Gov. Bob McDonnell.
Regulations that abortion-rights supporters say would put most of Virginia's 20 clinics out of business received final approval Friday from a state board dominated by appointees of anti-abortion Gov. Bob McDonnell.
Thursday, April 11 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-04-12 01:07:26 GMT
For a lot of people, hair is more than just hair. It's their life. On Thursday at Georgetown University, medical students, faculty and friends gave up a lot of hair to save a life.
For a lot of people, hair is more than just hair. It's their life. On Thursday at Georgetown University, medical students, faculty and friends gave up a lot of hair to save a life.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:27:01 GMT
It's another battle in the highly charged debate over abortion. This time, Virginia's governor has submitted an amendment to a bill before the Virginia General Assembly. It would not allow health insurance providers to pay for abortion coverage under the new health insurance exchanges being required under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
It's another battle in the highly charged debate over abortion. This time, Virginia's governor has submitted an amendment to a bill before the Virginia General Assembly. It would not allow health insurance providers to pay for abortion coverage under the new health insurance exchanges being required under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
