Are There Reasons To Be Optimistic About Climate Change?
Vice President Al Gore explains how human ingenuity can solve our climate crisis.
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Risk Of Opioid Overdose Climbs At Middle Age
Most of the millions taking prescription painkillers are older than 45, research shows, and there's been a recent increase in drug overdose deaths among people over 55. Drug mixing is partly to blame.
California Raises Age Of Tobacco Purchase To 21 And Tightens Vaping Rules
A package of tobacco bills signed into state law this week aims to cut the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes by adolescents and young adults, proponents say. Military personnel can still buy at age 18.
Advance In Human Embryo Research Rekindles Ethical Debate
Scientists have been able to keep human embryos alive twice as long as before. The technique is reopening a debate over a rule limiting research on human embryos to 14 days.
After A Long Day At The Computer Do You Have A Medical Problem?
You're not alone if you feel a sting in your eyes and have blurry vision and neck pain after sitting in front of your computer for hours. But is there a name for your ailment?
How A Cheese Factory Is Transforming The Landscape Of Northern Colorado
Leprino's is the largest mozzarella manufacturer in the world. Now that the company is expanding, Colorado dairy farmers are beefing up their operations. The changes don't come without costs.
Getting High From This Drug For Diarrhea Can Be Fatal
An increasing number of opioid abusers are taking huge doses of Imodium to ease withdrawal symptoms or get high. But at those high doses, toxicologists warn, the normally safe drug can stop the heart.
Cyclist Teaches Kids To Use Fun To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Jaime Rangel was 14 when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Bike rides helped him get in shape and defeat the illness. Now 26, he's showing other kids from low-income families how to do it.
The Unintended Consequences Of Trying To Fix Traffic
Everyone hates traffic. Unfortunately, our best efforts to curb it usually make it worse.
What's Good For The Heart Is Good For The Brain
Choosing a heart-healthy lifestyle can help protect your brain as you age, research suggests. And it's not just memory skills that benefit. Problem-solving abilities and judgment are preserved, too.