Choosing the right sunscreen

Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we’re buying sunscreen.
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Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer

Q: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?
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Actress Lisa Rinna writes a book about sex

Lisa Rinna has a new book out — and it’s not what you’d expect.
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Eli Manning on exercise for kids

New York Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning talks about the “Build Our Kids Success” before-school program.
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Is your sunscreen safe?

Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group.
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Is your sunscreen protecting you?

Of 800 tested sunscreens by the Environmental Working Group, only 25% proved to be effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients.
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Student with flesh-eating bacteria improves

The doctors for Aimee Copeland are promising a “roller coaster ride of highs and lows” in the coming weeks and months as she struggles against a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria, her father said.
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Glycemic Index Explained – How to Lose Weight with the Glycemic Index

The Glycemic Index diet (or G.I. diet for short) is your best ally if you’re looking to lose weight and get into the best shape of your life. In fact, most of popular diets out there are based on the glycemic index diet. Its premise is simple and straightforward: Foods with high G.I. rankings have [...]

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Check ingredients in your sunscreen

Twenty-five percent of 800 tested sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the 2012 Sunscreen Guide released Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group.
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Tips for good dental health

We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips.
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