10 unexpected ways to improve heart health
February 20, 2019, 12:38 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Don't stop at diet and exercise. Try these other habits to improve your cardiovascular health.
Biological clocks
March 10, 2010, 2:27 p.m. by Meredith Darlington
Video: Uncovering the molecular secrets of what makes us tick.
Culture: The newest evolutionary force
March 3, 2010, 3:09 p.m. by Jeffrey Davis
Who needs natural selection? Our fast-paced lives and cultural adaptations may be drastically speeding up our own evolution.
Placing a tax on sugary beverages
February 23, 2010, 6:23 a.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez of California, who introduced a soda tax bill, explains why it's necessary to fight obesity.
U.S. the laziest country?
February 22, 2010, 1:55 p.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: The Dailybeast.com holds the Couch Potato Olympics. Msnbc's Alex Witt talks with fitness expert Denise Austin.
Report maps nation's health
February 18, 2010, 1:08 p.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: A new report offers a detailed look at the nation's health from pre-natal care to the availability of health food grocery stores. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
Cancer gene traced back 600 million years
February 15, 2010, 5:49 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The gene is shared by humans and ancestral metazoans, and it could reveal important clues about what causes cancer.
New study finds link between a sugar cravings and alcoholism
February 12, 2010, 2:59 p.m. by Jeffrey Davis
Everyone loves a sweet treat every now and then, but new research shows that an abnormally strong sweet tooth in children may be a precursor to alcoholism.
Botox delays users from feeling bad emotions
February 12, 2010, 11:46 a.m. by Katherine Butler
New research suggests Botox injections may hinder a patient's recognition of anger, sadness.
12 Olympic athletes who want to save the planet
February 4, 2010, 5:31 a.m. by Julie Knapp
Even with hours of rigorous training daily, many top Olympic athletes find time to help the environment, too.
The 7 worst neighborhoods near refineries
February 3, 2010, 12:40 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Oil refineries provide one of the building blocks of modern life, but they belch all kinds of pollution in the process.
Doctors shocked by 7-year-old's stroke
February 1, 2010, 1:48 p.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: Jared Dienst, along with parents and NBC's chief medical editor, Nancy Snyderman, speak with TODAY's Matt Lauer about the difficulties of diagnosing a child who is suffering from a stroke.
Simple life can make you healthier, happier
February 1, 2010, 1:25 p.m. by Samantha Johnson
Video: Inspired by her recent assignment in devastated Haiti, NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman explains the power of simplicity to TODAY's Matt Lauer.
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.