Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Marathon runners may be at risk for incontinence

While many marathon runners may be preoccupied with shin splints, chafing and blisters come race day, one thing they may not consider is their bladder health.

Neuroscience

Neuromarketing

Marketers are using neuroscience to create advertising which speaks directly to your brain.

Medical research

Tackling knee pain

(Medical Xpress) -- Running backwards can provide important insights on forces in the knee joint which can help people struggling with knee pain, a University study has found.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Genetic discovery will help fight diarrhea outbreaks

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have discovered unexpectedly large genetic differences between two similar species of the pathogenic Cryptosporidium parasite.

Health

ACSM: running linked to reduced all-cause mortality

(HealthDay) -- Runners have a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, with U-shaped mortality curves for distance, speed, and frequency, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports ...

Other

US shoe firm gets kicked for butt claims

US shoemaker Skechers is to pay $40 million to settle claims that it deceived consumers by suggesting its sports shoes could help tone their butts and lose weight, officials said Wednesday.

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