A new study suggests that restoring the pleasure of eating – not suppressing it – may help people eat more intentionally and ...

Girls are twice as likely as boys to be diagnosed with depression, and researchers in London have now uncovered clues as to ...

After recent scary headlines about the things we eat, ranging from Girl Scout Cookies and sugar-free slushies to protein powder and spices, we asked experts how worried you should be about reports of ...

Critics say a new, broader definition of high-risk plaque opens the door to more tests, diagnoses, and invasive procedures, steering us down a potentially harmful path.

Two new studies suggest cannabis carries very serious heart health risks, including that people under 50 who use it are more than six times as likely to have a heart attack, compared to nonusers.

Public opinion about vaccines affects furry friends too. We asked veterinarians and other experts to explain the most common misconceptions about animal vaccines.

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March 13, 2025 – Marriage has long been linked to better health and a longer life for men, but new research out of Poland challenges that assumption. According to findings from the National ...

Feb. 28, 2025 — If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a fitness tracker or a smartwatch on your wrist or finger. As of 2023, a little more than a third of the population uses ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated March 24 with new data on the growing number of measles cases. March 10, 2025 — That cough or runny nose might just be a cold – but what if it’s ...

Doctors don’t always see obvious signs of cancer growth after a diagnosis. They need to hunt for clues. One way they can do that is with a carcinoembryonic antigen test. It measures a protein ...

Are you convinced the reason for your son or daughter's rowdiness lies in a box of Milk Duds? You?re not alone. Many concerned parents and health organizations believe there is a link between a ...