Olympics athletes may need to eat more than you (New York Times) but their amazing feats don’t require supplements (Slate).

Will NYC ban oversized sodas? This week’s hearing had arguments for and against. (Time)

Pharmaceutical pain-killers are plaguing one Indiana town (NPR, with audio) while Ambien may have caused Kerry Kennedy’s SUV crash (NY Daily News).

New research shows that weightlifters can gain without so much pain. (Chicago Tribune)

Unplug your Maytag, and check out this foot-powered washing machine. (Fast Company, with video)

Finally, if you’re reading this late at night, please stop: it could be leading to depression. (PsychCentral)