THURSDAY, Oct. 4, 2018Vitamin D supplements have long been touted as a way to improve bone health and possibly ward off the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis in older adults. But a new study contends that claims of benefits...

Marijuana a Threat to Teens' Brains: Study U.S., British Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Protein Research Suspected Ricin Found in Envelope Addressed to Trump Eating Processed Meats Increases Risk of Breast Cancer: Study More Illnesses in Salmonella Outbreak Linked...

May 7, 2018 marked a milestone for public health in the United States. It’s the date that mandatory nutrition and calorie information took effect for most chain restaurants, enabling consumers to compare menu items before ordering and,...

In 2016, almost 174 Americans died each day due to drug overdoses — and roughly two-thirds of those deaths were caused by opioid drugs. The statistics are startling and make the problem seem hopeless. But is it?...

In rare instances, body odor or bad breath is a sign that something’s wrong. In most cases, however, it’s perfectly normal. So how do you deal with it? Typical body odor can be controlled by regular bathing,...

If your child has seasonal allergies, you may be overwhelmed by the process of deciding on a treatment plan. The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should start with your child’s pediatrician. The doctor may refer you...

Among the most significant advances in surgery has been the development of laparoscopic — or minimally invasive — procedures. These are new ways to perform many standard operations, with a few, very small incisions, often barely a...

Tough pregnancies might translate into tough times during menopause, new research suggests. Women who developed complications during pregnancy — including dangerously high blood pressure (“preeclampsia”) and gestational diabetes — were more likely to experience more hot flashes...

Americans’ love affair with fast food continues, with 1 in every 3 adults chowing down on the fare on any given day. That’s the finding from a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

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