Raw milk has its following, but experts say the followers are putting themselves at risk – and their children and families, too. Raw milk is nonpasteurized, which means it has not been treated against germs that can be found in cows – even if the cow looks healthy. Some people think raw milk is better, but researcher Adam Langer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention knows what happens to people who drink it.
An active video game doesn’t necessarily make a kid more active. A new study of 78 children, ages 9 to 12, shows that kids were no more or less active when playing an active video game.
Researchers have been tracking week-by-week changes in people’s motivation to exercise. And they say those don’t-feel-like-it weeks can really hurt the capacity to stick with the program.
The President’s health law gives hard working, middle-class families the security they deserve.
Three remarkable women share their stories about how the new health care law is affecting their lives. Learn more about MyCare and share your story.
Older people often don’t visit the doctor alone. Someone comes with them – almost always a family member – to help the patient understand the medical issues and keep track of the doctor’s recommendations.