Alexandra Sifferlin

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This Polygamous Family Says They're Feminists

Apparently you can have relationship equality with five different people at once

By Alexandra Sifferlin

These Are the Worst (and Best) States for Exercise

A new Gallup survey finds that people in Delaware and West Virginia are the least likeliest Americans to take exercising seriously. Their counterparts? Vermont and Hawaii, where 65 percent of their state populations get active at least three days a week

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Pope Francis Takes The Bus To Spiritual Retreat

Pontiff dumps the Popemobile in favor of a more humble mode of transport

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Public Transit Use At Highest Level Since 1956

Overall public transportation use grew 1.1% in 2013 to 10.7 billion passenger trips

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Hidden Dangers of 'Skinny Fat'

Doctors say we are focusing too much on weight, but thin people can sometimes carry the most dangerous kind of fat—and not know it

By Alexandra Sifferlin

8 Surprising Foods Packed With Sugar

Dried fruit, Chinese food, and tomato soup pack way more of a sweet punch than you'd expect

By Alexandra Sifferlin

You Can't Hide From Allergies

Prevalence in U.S. doesn't vary across regions

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Army Suspends Investigator

The U.S. Army has reportedly suspended its top investigator for sexual assault cases as it looks into allegations he assaulted a lawyer in 2011

By Alexandra Sifferlin

E-Cigs Don't Stop Teens From Smoking

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke other tobacco products and regular cigarettes, a new study finds, suggesting that e-cigarettes may not be the lesser of two evils that some had hoped

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Alzheimer's Kills More People Than We Thought

Research found that medical staff often lists people's immediate cause of death, such as pneumonia, on death certificates, when Alzheimer's was the underlying cause. If properly accounted for, Alzheimer's could rival heart disease and cancer as a leading cause of death

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Doctors: Second HIV Baby Cured

A baby born infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Los Angeles who received treatment shortly after birth is still showing no signs of the disease a year later, doctors say. The child's mother was not taking her HIV medication while she was pregnant

By Alexandra Sifferlin

HIV Treatment Gets a Shot in the Arm

Monkeys who received an experimental injection-based HIV treatment didn't contract the disease when later exposed to it, raising hopes the current once-a-day pill system of treatment could soon be replaced for those battling the illness

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Hung Over? You'll Probably Drink Again Tonight

Feeling bad after a night of drinking doesn't make a difference

By Alexandra Sifferlin

LSD Therapy Lowers Anxiety, Study Finds

People facing imminent death could benefit from the hallucinogenic

By Alexandra Sifferlin

IHOP's Least Healthiest Pancakes

Check out how the short stack stacks up before you celebrate National Pancake Day

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Explaining the Latest Numbers on Home Births

Making sense of the commoition among midwives, hospitals, medical groups, and mothers

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Burger King Adds Healthier Satisfries to Kids' Meals

Burger King is making sure its kids meals have the fast food company’s lower calorie fries, called Satisfries.In September, Burger King unveiled “Satisfries,” which taste just like their standard fries, but according to the company,...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Women With Womb Transplants Are Trying to Get Pregnant With IVF

Four women born without uterus or who had it removed for health reasons have received embryos

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Giant Wave Ruins Brunch In Santa Barbara

No major injuries were reported

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Bill Gates Is The Richest Man in the World (Again)

The Microsoft founder reclaims his spot on top of Forbes' billionaires list

By Alexandra Sifferlin
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