Alexandra Sifferlin

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NFL Cheerleaders File Suit Saying They Make As Little As $2.85 Per Hour

A Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader takes legal action against her team saying she makes less than minimum wage following a similar suit against the Oakland Raiders. Both plaintiffs say life on the squad is a lot harder than it looks on TV

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Sugary Drinks in California Could Come With a Warning Label

Lawmaker proposes that products would have to state that sugar contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Pizza Stimulus

According to a recent report from the USDA, 1 in 8 Americans eats a slice or two of pizza on any given day. That’s because it’s delicious, right? Not entirely.The USDA has been spending millions...

By Alexandra Sifferlin

As Temperatures Dip, Risk of Stroke Rises

Colder weather linked to more deaths, but more research needed to understand connection

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Women Stand By NuvaRing Despite $100 Million Fine

Prescription drug company Merck is being forced to shell out big bucks to settle a lawsuit over health problems with the contraceptive, but some are finding it difficult to dump the convenience of the device

By Alexandra Sifferlin

FDA Hiccup Means You'll Have to Keep Waiting for Female Viagra

Agency has asked maker Sprout Pharmaceuticals for more studies on libido drug for women

By Alexandra Sifferlin

A Colonoscopy Cam Is Coming to a Hospital Near You

FDA approval of pill-sized camera clears way for less-painful option to screen the health of your colon

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Among Kids, Soda Is Out, Energy and Coffee Drinks Are All the Buzz

Study of caffeine intake for people age 2 to 22 reveals new trends

By Alexandra Sifferlin

When 'Flappy Bird' Flies Too Close to the Sun

The developer seems to have choked under the pressure of his game's success

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Can You Die From Drinking Too Much Soda?

It happened to a girl forced to consume too much grape soda in a short period of time

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Apple iWatch Watch: Is the Tech Giant Getting into the Fitness Biz?

A job listing seeking an exercise physiologist was posted, but then taken down

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Yogurt Helps Women Lose Weight and Keep It Off

A probiotic a day keeps the pounds away

By Alexandra Sifferlin

What Happens When Your Body Loses Half Its Weight?

The spectacle of extreme weight loss if the point of shows like 'The Biggest Loser,' but there's a part of the transformation audiences can't see

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Human Emotions Are Not as Complex as We Thought

New study says we only have four: happy, sad, afraid/surprised, and angry/disgusted

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Don't Dump Your Midwife

For mothers opting for a natural birth, the comforts of home come at a cost

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Dog Will See You Now

The growth of animal-assisted therapy means that man's best friend may soon be man's best medicine

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Pope: Inequality Can Lead to 'Moral Destitution'

The pain of 'unjust social conditions' can be considered 'impending suicide,' says Pope Francis

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Winter Workout: Shiver Away the Pounds

Being really cold may actually help you burn fat

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Target To Speed Up Smart Cards After Security Breach

The company plans to have more secure REDcards by early 2015

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The FDA's Frightening Anti-Smoking Campaign for Teens Hits Them Where It Hurts

The agency's ads will feature rotting teeth and premature wrinkles

By Alexandra Sifferlin
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