Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM
To combat obesity, Boston doctors are writing prescriptions for bike-sharing programs, reducing the annual cost from $85 to $5.
Vacant land around airports is being dedicated to the planting of native wildflowers that attract beleaguered bee colonies.
A mom and activist is paddling 1,600 miles in a canoe this summer to dramatize the polluted state of our nation’s waterways and vital need for cleanup.
The pipeline from natural gas wells in Pennsylvania to New York City’s homes and businesses contains dangerous radon at 30 to 80 times safe baseline levels.
The latest information on the fittest U.S. cities shows some surprise winners.
Even 25 years later, children of two smoking parents have thickened carotid arteries as a result.
Running shoes without heels may reduce impact injuries in runners but increase the potential for injuries from ankle rolls.
In a small Italian study, male cyclists that took cordyceps and reishi mushroom supplements enjoyed higher testosterone and cortisol levels post-race.
Symptoms such as restless legs and hot flashes were reduced by using pine bark extract in two recent studies.
Canadian researchers report that in six months, daily use of flaxseed reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.