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Given that roughly two-thirds of weather-related deaths are attributed to cold temperatures, it seems appropriate to raise awareness about basic measures to ensure a happy winter season. Stay warm and safe, and ... 

All arguments are fair game as for whether Dr. Ben Carson is the right (or wrong) person to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. But don't tell us a brain surgeon only possesses the skills to be a brain surgeon.

Ah yes, holiday time is here — so is egg nog, Christmas cookies and Hanukkah latkes — all designed to pack on the pounds. So how to best prevent or treat the resulting overweight or obesity? Science tells us there's no best way. But as we've thought for a while, there are many ways to take the weight off. And if one doesn't work another just might.

Right now it's a recommendation, but what a very smart one it is.
Hats off to the American Heart Association for raising the visibility and importance of aerobic fitness, and declaring that the metric be considered a vital sign which should be monitored and measured in physical checkups administered by physicians.
The scientific statement makes it clear that exercising the heart and lungs is essential to an individual's overall health, and that those prone to inactivity are at greater risk for life-threatening conditions.

Besides the hundreds of millions that will be paid by the NFL to former, injured players, there's a different public-health initiative involving football that's also worthy of attention. That's because it's helping protect teenage athletes by funneling critical assets – athletic trainers – directly to playing fields all across the country.

Who has the safest furniture in America? Apparently poor people.

It is that time of year, and some will talk about fire safety around Christmas trees. But why no mention of the possible dangers in celebrating Chanukah – which begins on Dec. 24 and ends on Jan. 1? Let's fix that. 

We tend to associate vaccines with prevention of acute illness — which they're quite good at. But future benefits can also accrue to the vaccinated, such as prevention of shingles in those who have avoided chicken pox, and escaping measles-engendered encephalitis.

We kick off our winter survival segments with a quick lesson on Vitamin D. Before you hit the supplement store for extra dosage of the vitamin, check your fridge. Chances are, you're already getting the daily dosage you need, even if the sun doesn't always shine.

The Cleveland Clinic remains mortified that one of their physicians, Dr. Daniel Neides, wrote blog post full of anti-science quackery. It has issued as strong of a rebuke as possible without firing him on the spot. Here's the full whiplashing by the Cleveland Clinic. 

Don't have the money for an elite wellness getaway? Here are some low-budget alternatives.

Past studies have suggested a link between cat ownership and psychosis, specifically Schizophrenia. But researchers say the latest studies simply don't show any association. That's bad news for the crazy ole cat lady, who can't use her feline friends as an excuse. 

It has become an accepted paradigm that how babies come into this world (vaginal delivery versus Cesarean section) dictates which bacteria colonize their bodies - establishing their microbiota that will affect their health throughout their lives. But, a recent publication calls that well-established idea into question - raising a lot of questions along the way. 

In a unanimous Supreme Court victory, a young girl with cerebral palsy, Ehlena Fry, and her service dog, Wonder, succeeded in making the ability to pursue justice against discrimination for those managing disabilities that much easier.

It's a headline perfectly befitting The Onion. Unlike stories found in the satirical newspaper, however, this one is absolutely true.
The Dakota Access Pipeline, which has replaced Keystone XL as the cause célèbre of the environmental movement, has united Native Americans and political activists in opposition. The merits (or lack thereof) of this infrastructure project are not relevant for this discussion. Instead, let's focus on the activists' incredibly bizarre and destructive behavior.

When a well-respected researcher proposes a strange way to influence people's food choices – with the goal of reducing obesity – one must pay attention, but not necessarily go along on that particular ride.

For men forced to manage an oversized prostate, some words of caution. A new study finds that men who take either of two prostate-reduction drugs for a prolonged period have a greatly higher chance of experiencing a prolonged bout of erectile dysfunction.

It's Fat Tuesday. So, you had a paczki (or multiple paczki). After all, who are you to insult the Polish community on this delicious holiday? It's no secret paczki pack a lot of calories and fat. So what's the best way to burn one off?

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is covering their donuts in green glaze. That's right - they are making green donuts. And, while you may be able to make junk food green - you can't count it as 'eating your greens'.  

Amgen’s Repatha was heralded recently in the media, generating headlines like "New Drug Prevents Heart Attacks in High-Risk Patients." But the company's stock then fell. Who should we believe and why? Let's discuss that.
 

An interesting thing happened on the way to verifying claims that an emerging technology can assist in concussion prevention and recovery: a resulting phone call with the CEO of BrainHQ delivered clarity, transparency and admission of a PR misstep that served to cast his company in a better light than previously thought.

Is science political? Around climate change, yes it is. But regarding oxidative phosphorylation, not so much. A new paper uses the market to describe the politics of science.

A recent study found that evening eaters – in this case, "night owls" – are more prone to be unhealthy eaters than those who eat at conventional times. And while that's the central finding of the research, the conclusion isn't terribly satisfying or convincing given the study's many limitations that cast doubt on the results.

A legal document in California suggests the American Council is why $1 billion in environmental fundraising is failing to convince Americans their food is unsafe. Our president is too modest to agree – but it's a terrific compliment.

Uh oh. Another Canadian online drugstore gets nailed. Three Canadian residents and their company Quantum Solutions are in all kinds of trouble. In addition to money laundering, they are being charged with conspiring to distribute wholesale quantities of misbranded prescription drugs made for the foreign market.