New research suggests there is no perfume a man loves more than the scent of a fertile woman. Researchers in Switzerland determined that women who are the “fittest” for reproduction have a distinctive scent that makes them...

Despite decades of warnings about the hazards of baby walkers, thousands of toddlers still end up in hospital emergency rooms with walker-related injuries, new research shows. The study reported that more than 230,000 children younger than 15...

Many Foster Kids Inappropriately Prescribed Psych Drugs

There’s disappointing news for seniors: A new trial shows that taking daily low-dose aspirin doesn’t prolong healthy, independent living in otherwise healthy people aged 70 and older. Aspirin has long been recommended for middle-aged folks with a...

Your diet can play a role in brain health, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says. Research has found that foods in a typical Mediterranean diet can lead to better cognitive function, alertness and memory. The academy...

A doctor may recommend a lactose-tolerance test if you suspect a problem digesting lactose from dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea. The test involves collecting a series of breath...

SATURDAY, Sept. 15, 2018Cases of thyroid cancer are on the rise in the United States, and experts want you to know how people at high risk for the disease can detect it early. According to the American...

Many children are picky eaters, making every meal a challenge. But for some, the problem goes deeper than not liking vegetables or whole-wheat bread. According to a study in the journal Pediatrics, more than one in five...

Could that morning cup of joe bring a health boost to people battling kidney disease? According to new research involving nearly 5,000 people with chronic kidney disease, a hike in daily caffeine intake appeared to lower their...

With roughly 40 percent of Americans now obese, new research finds that one strategy may be helping Americans stay slim: calorie counts on restaurant menus. Following the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, chain restaurants...