You know how important fiber is for overall health, making meals more filling and staying “regular.” But did you know that children need their fair share of fiber, too? And for the same reasons. How much is...

A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say. “These toilet stools became popular through things like viral videos and social media, but there was really no medical evidence to show whether or...

Every day they help feed, bathe and care for the frailest Americans. But female health care workers in the United States often get shortchanged on wages and health insurance, a new study finds. In fact, about one-third...

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over: CDCPolice to Collect DNA From Male Workers at Phoenix Facility Where Comatose Woman Gave Birth

Medical marijuana may help the thousands of Americans who use it, but far too many of these folks are getting behind the wheel while high, new research shows. In a poll of medical marijuana patients in Michigan,...

A vacation or business trip to a developing country can lead to a nasty case of travelers’ diarrhea — if you’re not careful. The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers this advice...

If you have cancer, it is important to take care of your emotional health, too, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. A positive outlook has been linked to a lower risk of disease and...

Is your budget at odds with your desire to eat healthy? Seafood, lean cuts of meat and fresh produce can be pricey, but there are many foods that let you stretch your shopping dollars. At about 15...

We know that the amount of sitting Americans do is now considered a health threat. Researchers estimate that the average adult spends more than 8 hours a day being sedentary, and it’s not just all that time...

It’s a novel idea, but joining a choir at work might lower your stress levels while on the job, a new British study suggests. It included 58 people who were part of workplace choirs in different organizations....