Staff / TruthdigOct 14, 2013
As the creative class suffers, TED Talks and books about creativity are on the rise; scientists have hit a turning point in Alzheimer's research with a new discovery; meanwhile, while Americans are becoming increasingly obese, so are their pets. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigAug 7, 2013
For the first time in decades, the obesity rate among low-income preschoolers is, to quote the head of the CDC, "moving in the right direction." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigMar 23, 2013
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Iraq whistle-blower reminds us that Bush lied. Plus: Obama in the Holy Land, antagonizing fat people and fighting to save a great work of political art. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 31, 2012
Setting an alarm clock before you go to bed could be hazardous to your health, according to research that looks at the body's internal clock. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigNov 21, 2012
The same gene that may be increasing your girth may also be making you happier, according to a new report. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 24, 2012
The candidates have talked a lot about health care this election cycle, but not so much about the actual health of Americans. According to a study by Gallup, adult Americans of just about every age are likelier to be obese today than they were in 2008. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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