Tori Linville
Tori Linville is a freelance writer and editor from Clarksville, Tennessee. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's faithfully watching her alma mater, the University of Alabama, dominate the football field.
Treadmill Stress Test Could Give Women Misleading Results
You might want to opt out of the treadmill portion of your next stress test if you’re a woman – the results might not be accurate.
Genetically Modified Potatoes Clear USDA Hurdle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved two types of genetically engineered potatoes for commercial planting.
Screen Time at Bedtime Is Keeping Kids Awake
Letting your child fall asleep to their favorite show may be the easiest way to get them to bed, but it could also be the worst way.
Getting Fit? Why You Need Competition to Stay Motivated
Whether your fitness goals are to lose weight or to build muscle, competition could be the key ingredient to your success, a new study shows.
The Impact of America’s First Soda Tax
After enacting the nation’s first soda tax, Berkeley has cut sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 21 percent.
Placebos Keep Pace With Some Migraine Medicines: Study
When it comes to preventing migraines in children, sugar pills may work just as well as some prescription medications, a new study suggests.
The Science Behind Why Music Enhances Exercise
A new study found that participants were more positive about their workouts if they listened to music during exercise.
Surprise! Woman Complains of Kidney Stones, Delivers Baby Instead
A woman in Georgia had no idea she was pregnant, until she showed up at a hospital seeking treatment for what she thought were kidney stones.
Heart Attack Rankings: The Best and Worst Cities in America
Boulder, Colorado has the lowest number of adults who have experienced heart attacks. Charleston, West Virginia has the most.
Toddlers Should Take Cholesterol Tests, Study Recommends
Early cholesterol tests for your toddler could indicate whether they’re at risk for heart disease years in the future.
Making Sense of Mukbang: The Latest Social Eating Trend Explained
Mukbang, which means “eating broadcasts,” is an online movement where people video themselves eating food, usually in large amounts
How a Big Belly Can Shrink Your Brain
Overweight individuals had brains similar to those with a healthy weight who were ten years older, a new study found.
The Heart Benefits of Casual Exercise
Research shows that even low physical fitness, up to 20 percent below the average for healthy people, is beneficial.
Weigh Passengers Before Flights? Hawaiian Airlines Controversy Grows
Six complaints have been filed over the airline's policy of weighing passengers before they fly between Honolulu and American Samoa.
E-Cigs Could Help People Lose Weight, Despite Other Health Risks
For smokers who are looking to quit, but are afraid of the weight gain that comes along with dropping a tobacco habit, there could be an easier way.
Why Parents Can Relax Over Fussy-Eating Toddlers
If your toddler obsesses over Cheetos and throws a fit when you try to introduce a sweet potato, it might not be your fault.
Top 5 U.S. Cities for Active, Healthy Lifestyles
Several factors, like rates of exercise and smoking, were assessed to rank the best U.S. cities for healthy lifestyles.
Probiotic Takeover? PepsiCo Looking to Buy KeVita
PepsiCo Inc. is in confidential negotiations to possibly add another probiotic provider, KeVita Inc., to its list of health-conscious beverage providers.
Real-Life ‘Rapunzel’ Has Giant Hairball Removed From Belly
A woman agonized for months over stomach problems, before realizing the culprit behind her ailments was a giant hairball in her stomach.
Exercising While Angry Could Triple Your Heart Attack Risk
Many people turn to exercise to blow off some steam, but working up a sweat while angry could greatly increase a person’s risk of a heart attack.
Gerber Adds Probiotics to Good Start Formula Line
Early childhood nutrition leader Gerber has added probiotics to its Good Start milk-based powder formula line.
Now That’s Cool: Cinnamon Could Lower Your Body Temperature
You might be able to use a sprinkle of cinnamon to help cool off from a spicy meal, new research suggests.
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