If you believed the hype about Skechers Shape-Up toning shoes being a shortcut to a good body, you may be able to get your money back. (Federal Trade Commission)

Is your sunscreen safe? A comprehensive, searchable database has just been updated for 2012. (Environmental Working Group)

The toxic water at Camp Lejeune has been linked to the high rates of breast cancer among Marines and their families. The tragedy may eventually help vanquish breast cancer. (Mother Jones)

Fresh Air host Terry Gross interviewed Gretchen Reynolds about the science of running and her new book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. (with audio) You can also read an excerpt from the book. (NPR)

Mom got it wrong: you shouldn’t brush your teeth immediately after a meal. (New York Times)

A TV critic and self-described former “fat kid” reflects on childhood obesity after watching HBO’s documentary The Weight of the Nation. (LA Times) On a related note, nearly 1 in 4 teens now has diabetes or prediabetes. (MyHealthNewsDaily)