Sexploration — By Brian Alexander |
Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy Modern-day vampires are being featured in major Hollywood movies, a hit HBO series and referenced on runways and in a new energy drink that comes in hospital blood bags. So why the resurgence of interest? And why are they always so hot? |
Smart Fitness — By Jacqueline Stenson |
Get fit, faster, with short-burst training Short-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it’s gaining popularity with recreational exercisers. |
Breaking Bioethics — By Arthur Caplan |
Opinion: Swine flu response dismal at best We have had the better part of a year to get ready for swine flu. And yet, the response to the pandemic H1N1 outbreak has been lousy, bioethicist Art Caplan says. What would happen if there were a bioterrorism attack or a truly deadly pandemic? |
Second Opinion — By Robert Bazell |
Dispute behind Nobel Prize for HIV research The announcement of the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine brings another chapter, perhaps the concluding one, to one of the ugliest controversies in modern medical science. |
Creature Comforts — By Kim Thornton |
Scratching? Your pet could have allergies Is your dog or cat scratching uncontrollably? If so, your pet might have allergies. Here's how to recognize them and what to do. |
Growing Up Healthy — By Victoria Clayton |
What to get the kids? Think outside the toy box You can find safe toys for the kids to open up under the tree, experts say, but keep in mind that not all good things come from the toy box. |
Free video: Health |
Alicia Keys: 'I had to help. And I did' Nov. 10: The Grammy-winning artist talks to NBC’s Lester Holt about her determination to be “a voice for the voiceless” through the Keep a Child Alive foundation, which provides life-saving treatment, care and support to families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. |
DOES IT WORK? |
Know something we should try? |
Quizzes |
Click on a topic to see if you're at risk: |
Resource guide