The Dirty Dozen Plus Whether organic fruits and vegetables hold more nutrition than conventional foods has been a heated debate in the scientific community. Previously, much of the research has said no, organic food is not better for you. But a new evidence review published in theBritish Journal of Nutritionfound that organic foods contain more disease-fighting antioxidants, such asflavonols and anthocyanins(an antioxidant in blueberries). Levels of these two are 50 and 51 percent higher in organic foods, respectively, the study's...

The Ebola outbreak that has ravaged three West African countries since March might be in the midst of its deadliest surge yet. In a July 15 update, the WorldHealth Organization reported 964 suspected, probable or confirmed Ebola cases, a 14-percent increase from the week before. The death toll stands at 603, with more than half of the fatalities in Guinea, where the outbreak originated. The disease threat "remains serious," WHO stated."This trend indicates that a high level of transmission of...

In much of the country, it feels more like September than mid-July, as cool weather sweeps across parts of the Midwest, South and Northeast. But this relief from typically sizzling seasonal temps is no reason not to raise awareness for a preventable hot-weather tragedy: Hyperthermia, or heat stroke, in a hot car. Hyperthermia in cars kills more than three dozen children a year — 44 in 2013 — according to statistics kept by San Francisco State University's Jan Null. Even...

The 85 and over age groups run the 55 meter sprint at the 2008 USA Master's Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston, Massachusetts. March, 2008. (Angela Jiminez) Think you're too old to get in shape? Think again. After all, some amazing athletes compete in such rigorous events as long jump and pole vaulting well into their 70s and 80s — and beyond. To capture these incredible competitors for an ongoing series titled "Racing Age," photographer Angela Jimenez traveled to...

15. Wisconsin: This state ranked 15th with 4,561 average daily steps, according to data from Withings. (Thinkstock) Nobody likes braving the cold weather just to walk a few blocks to pick up groceries and other essentials. Driving or taking public transportation to the store can be a warmer, faster and more pleasant experience. But don’t tell that to people living in the states listed above. These are the 15 states where people walk the most, according to data from health...

After months of spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere, the chikungunya virus has made its way to the United States. A Florida man became the first patient to locally acquire the painful virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (MORE: 10 Secret Ways to Avoid Mosquitos) The case is significant because the man had not recently traveled outside of the country, meaning the mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in the continental United States. “The arrival of chikungunya virus,...

The Deadliest Summer Danger (Thinkstock/Jupiterimages) Heat is the deadliest weather event — killing an average of 658 people in the United States every year, according to a study of heat deaths from 1999 to 2009, released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But these deaths are preventable, the agency said, as long as proper safety steps are taken. "In the heat, make sure you're checking in on elderly neighbors, friends or family that may be in the...

((Thinkstock/Stockbyte)) One day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the first case of the chikungunya virus in America, another mosquito-borne virus has been detected in the country. The Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus was found in mosquitos in Massachusetts for the first time this year, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced in a press release. (MORE: 10 Secret Ways to Avoid Mosquitos) The EEE virus is transmitted by mosquitos, but rarely infects humans. Only a...

How Much Is Enough? (Thinkstock/Bananastock) July might be the peak of American meat-eating with all the backyard barbecues and summer parties. All in all, Americans are notable carnivores, downing about 260 pounds of meat per year, James Hamlin recently wrote for The Atlantic. But there are some among us who still might come up short on protein, Cindi Lockhart, the senior program manager of nutrition and health coaching for Life Time Fitness, told weather.com. "For the average person, you should...

Can You Guess Number One? ((Thinkstock/Ryan McVay)) Bad news for meat lovers: Many of your favorite foods are hurting the planet and possibly your health. Meat production's effect on the environment, and your body, is complex. But there’s definitely one thing you can do to help yourself and the earth. “We can all stand to eat a lot less,” nutritionist Keith Kantor, Ph.D., author of The Green Box Foods League of Nutritious Justice, told weather.com. “We tend to eat a...

Where Java Lovers Live Coffee was once thought to be a diet demon. But now it's known as a zero-calorie, antioxidant-laced drink. (Great if you're trying to slim down for summer.) Coffee's rehabbed reputation is good news for the two-thirds of Americans who say they drink it every day, according to a 2012 Gallup poll. Rates of coffee consumption have remained essentially unchanged since 1999, Gallup pollsters reported. One thing that has changed since the '90s: the belief that coffee...

The newly crowned Miss Idaho is showing off more than just her swimsuit at the pool this summer — she’s sporting her diabetic insulin pump too. Sierra Sandison is grabbing headlines after the type 1 diabetic wore her insulin pump during the swimsuit portion of the competition earlier this month. "I was debating with myself until five minutes leading up to walking on stage," she said. "The feedback I’m getting from people about me inspiring them has actually helped me...