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Do you get a moderate amount of exercise, eat right, keep from piling on fat and avoid smoking? Congratulations, you're among the 2.7 percent of Americans who do so, according to a new study.
Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life.
More seniors than ever are taking supplements alongside their medications, a practice that puts them at risk for dangerous drug interactions, researchers report.
During the first two months of this year, 116 U.S. residents have tested positive for infection with the Zika virus, and all but one were linked to travel to regions endemic for the virus.
Truck drivers with sleep apnea who don't regularly follow their treatment program are much more likely to crash, a new study finds.
Have you ever had someone tell you to “just breathe” when you were stressed out or upset? That advice may sound a bit flippant, but breathing can actually help you manage your feelings of stress.
One in seven American children aged 2 to 8 suffers from a mental, behavioral or developmental problem, federal health officials report.
This flu season continues to be the mildest in the past three years, U.S. health officials say.
Although there is no cure for allergies, there are some effective forms of treatment that can help manage and alleviate symptoms. It can be difficult to decipher which treatment options are truly effective and which ones are simply myths.
Some major U.S. cities, including New York City and Los Angeles, could face outbreaks of the Zika virus this summer, scientists say.
Young Americans increasingly favor adoption rights for gays and lesbians, with three-quarters of females and two-thirds of males now voicing support, according to a new government report.
This could be a bad spring allergy season and people with allergies need to be prepared, an expert warns.
A look at recent measles outbreaks in the United States finds more than half of the cases involved unvaccinated children.
What happens to medical care when the patient is a jerk?
Some young adults who constantly reach for their smartphones might be anxious or depressed, preliminary research suggests.
Working long hours may raise your risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Many cancer survivors struggle with money problems that can affect their mental health and quality of life, a new study suggests.
Be prepared to lose a bit of sleep this weekend with the switch to Daylight Saving Time, but one doctor offers some tips for a smooth transition.
The list of neurological disorders potentially associated with the Zika virus continues to grow, health officials reported Wednesday.
Patients do better and are more satisfied with their care if they believe their doctor is empathetic, a new study suggests.
More than half of the average American diet is composed of so-called ultra-processed foods, a new study finds.
In terms of getting ahead in life, are small men and heavy women shortchanged?
Many parents who worry that their baby is at risk of asthma, allergies or type 1 diabetes may turn to special cow's milk formulas touted to lower the risk.
Walking in the United States appears to be more hazardous than ever.
Women are less likely than men to be helped by bystanders if they suffer cardiac arrest, a new study finds.
Women may face greater challenges than men when looking after a loved one with a serious illness, a new study suggests.
Is there something about Donald Trump's face that's winning Republican presidential primary votes? Or Hillary's or Bernie's on the Democratic side?
On rare occasions, a very joyful event might harm your heart, a new study suggests.
High school football players wearing loose helmets suffer worse concussion effects than players whose helmets fit properly, new research suggests.
There are still plenty of negative and mistaken beliefs about people with acne, a new study finds.
Think yogurt, eggs, bananas, spinach, and walnuts are top notch? They sure are, but add these 5 ingredients to your daily menu and you might boost productivity even more!
There may be something to those high-protein diets, with a new study finding that protein does make you feel full sooner.
Playing couch potato on the weekends may be even worse for your weight than working at a desk all week, new research suggests.
Regular drinkers had fewer heart attacks, less calcium buildup in their arteries, study finds.
Researchers say they've pinpointed the first gene linked with gray hair.
Students who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often get into trouble for fidgeting in the classroom, but that fidgeting may help them learn, new research suggests.
Most adult risk-takers continue to take chances as they get older, and that can make them more susceptible to fraud when they're seniors, new research suggests.
Five of nine pregnancies among U.S. women who were infected with the Zika virus have resulted in tragic outcomes, federal health officials said Friday.
If you’re generally healthy and exercising already but cannot seem to love the body you inhabit, it’s time to explore other feel-good options, like changing your perception of your body, instead of beating yourself over those last 5 to 10 pounds.
Paid family leave might lead to reduced risk of abuse-related head injuries in young children, according to a new study.
Transgender children who feel supported seem to have no greater risk of depression and anxiety than other kids do, a new study suggests.
This flu season continues to be mild, and the flu vaccine is working better than the one used last season, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday. But that doesn't mean everyone can rest easy yet.
Young adults who regularly binge drink have elevated blood pressure compared to those who drink occasionally, and could wind up with high blood pressure, researchers warn in a new study.
A procedure that uses radio waves to treat chronic low back pain provided long-lasting relief to a small group of patients, researchers report.
Rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have risen globally, and adults' unreasonable expectations of young children could be one reason why, researchers suggest.
Shedding just a few pounds can lower the risk of serious health problems in obese adults, a small study suggests.
President Barack Obama on Monday asked Congress for $1.9 billion to help stem the spread of the Zika virus.
Ten years of vaccinating against human papillomavirus (HPV) has cut infections from this cancer-causing virus by 64 percent among teen girls, U.S. health officials report.
People who regularly exercise and get a full night's sleep may have a relatively lower risk of suffering a stroke, a large study suggests.
Staying socially active by joining book clubs or church groups may add years to your life after retirement, a new study suggests.
Discussing medical costs with your doctor could save you money without affecting your care, according to a new study.
Americans continue to hold science and scientists in high regard, new poll results indicate.
Online searches for information about electronic cigarettes are on the rise.
Smoking is common among the homeless, and it's costing them a large share of what little money they have, a new study finds.
If you're frightened of spiders, in your mind's eye they may seem much bigger than they really are, a new Israeli study finds.
Nearly four in 10 people who seriously consider suicide end up recovering long-term, achieving a mental state that's free of suicidal symptoms or thoughts, a new Canadian study finds.
The once-maligned egg may not be a heartbreaker after all, new research suggests.
A new type of weight-loss procedure offers an alternative to traditional bariatric surgery for people who are mildly to moderately obese, researchers report.
Babies whose mothers eat high amounts of fish during pregnancy appear to be at raised risk for obesity in childhood, and pollutants in the fish may drive the effect, a new study finds.
Constant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
U.S. health officials are shipping test kits for the Zika virus to health departments around the country.
Scientists and doctors still lack good insight into Gulf War illness and other health problems plaguing U.S. veterans of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War, a new report says.
National smoking bans appear to be reducing the health harms caused by secondhand smoke, especially heart disease.
The thousands of babies born in Brazil with abnormally small heads and brains -- believed to be caused by infection in the womb with the Zika virus -- typically face a lifetime of health challenges, doctors say.
Air pollution can increase the risk of premature death, even decades later, one of the longest running air pollution studies suggests.
Americans' life expectancy is about two years shorter than residents of Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Drinking alcohol may be more dangerous for people infected with HIV, a new study suggests.
The severity of metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of health risk factors such as belly fat and poor cholesterol levels -- among U.S. teens has been improving, and researchers believe that healthier diets may be the reason why.
The Obama administration is seeking $1.8 billion in emergency funds from Congress to combat the threat of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the White House announced Monday.
Instant messaging can be a source of emotional support for teens and help them collaborate on school projects, but new research shows that texting after the lights go out takes a toll on students' sleep quality and academic performance.
Posting too many "selfies" on social media might lead to serious problems with your romantic partner, according to a new study.
Henry VIII's reign was a tumultuous one, and new research suggests the monarch's erratic behavior may have been linked to brain injuries similar to those affecting some pro football players today.
Super Bowl Sunday is as much about eating as it is about whether the Panthers or the Broncos score the first touchdown.
A majority of American and Canadian adults believe a cure for cancer will be found in their lifetime, and that a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence, according to a new Harris Poll.
A child's grades in school might suffer if a parent is suffering from depression, according to a new study.
Local health officials in Texas have confirmed a case of Zika virus infection that was transmitted by sex, and not by the bite of a mosquito.
Sitting for long stretches might boost your risk for type 2 diabetes, even if you exercise, researchers report.
Married people shed fewer pounds than singles after weight-loss surgery, and some marriages deteriorate after the operation, researchers report.
That antiperspirant may keep you dry, but it might also disrupt the bacterial "community" that resides in your armpits, a new, small study suggests.
Patients hospitalized on a weekend because of medical emergencies tend to be older and more disabled than those admitted on weekdays, a new study shows.
Teenage girls who get plenty of fiber in their diets may have a lower risk of breast cancer later in life, a new, large study suggests.
That daily 5-mile run may not be burning as many calories as you think, a new study suggests.
Bedbugs in some American cities have developed resistance to the key insecticides used to control them, according to a new study.
HIV resistance to the antiretroviral drug tenofovir (Viread) is increasingly common, a new study finds.
Contrary to what many people may think, teenage boys commonly suffer dating violence -- including physical and emotional abuse, a new U.S. government study finds.
Smartphone reminders about getting up and moving around may help boost people's physical activity levels and reduce their risk of cancer, a pilot study suggests.
A new study cast doubts on the existence of seasonal depression -- a mood disorder linked to reduced sunlight in the winter months.
Young adults who spend too much time on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram may pay the price in poor sleep, new research suggests.
Excess weight can delay or speed up puberty in young boys, depending on how many extra pounds they carry, a new study suggests.
College students spend one-fifth of their time in class using digital devices -- such as smartphones -- for non-educational purposes, new research reveals.
All U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
Most of the nearly 8 million deaths of children and teens around the world in 2013 were avoidable, a new report says.
Colon cancer rates are rising among men and women under 50, the age at which guidelines recommend screenings start, a new analysis shows.
When it comes to fending off the flu, women may have an advantage over men, new research suggests.
Cuddling with your dog or cat when you have a cold or flu is safe for both of you, an infectious-disease expert says.
Parents who worry that too much sitting might harm their children's health may have a new ally: "standing desks" in the classroom.
With much of the eastern United States bracing for a major winter storm this weekend, one expert is offering advice on how to lower your risk of slipping or falling on ice or snow once you head outside.
The more than 72,000 Americans who have celebrated 100 birthdays or more are now surviving longer, a new federal report shows.
As cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus are spreading across central and South America and the Caribbean, experts say it's only a matter of time before the disease, which has been linked to an alarming increase in...
New survey results suggest that teenagers who go to tanning salons are more likely to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs and steroids.
Calorie-counters beware: A new study reports that more than nine in 10 U.S. restaurants are serving meals that exceed the recommended calorie limit for a single meal.
Even if you think you live alone, you may not: A new study finds that the average American shares his or her home with over 100 different species of insects and other "arthropods."
Public health experts are expressing growing anxiety over the prospect of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
The mild flu season continues to be that way, U.S. health officials said Friday, but they expect activity to pick up in coming weeks.
A growing number of teens, women and blacks are being diagnosed with kidney stones, and the trend is cause for alarm, researchers report.
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