Health, Medicine & Fitness

  1. The dark — and bright — side of the sun

    The dark — and bright — side of the sun

    Our relationship with the sun ranges from phobic to "tanorexic," a term coined for people who seem addicted to the sun.

    May 17, 2012 | 10:00 am

  2. Schools get creative with PE while reducing hours

    Schools get creative with PE while reducing hours

    Innovative programs fight obesity and make it fun for kids to exercise.

    May 17, 2012 | 12:05 am

  3. Study cites birth control deficiency

    Study cites birth control deficiency

    In the lab • Washington U. researchers find many women would use long-term contraceptives if they knew about them.

    May 16, 2012 | 2:15 pm

  4. Medical advances aid woman with heart condition

    Medical advances aid woman with heart condition

    How I Did It • Noninvasive procedure helps Penny Denning live a productive life. She’s leading a Heart Walk team to raise money for research.

    May 16, 2012 | 2:15 pm

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