After recent scary headlines about the things we eat, ranging from Girl Scout Cookies and sugar-free slushies to protein ...

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

A new study suggests that restoring the pleasure of eating – not suppressing it – may help people eat more intentionally and avoid falling into patterns, offering a possible new way to treat obesity.

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.

March 20, 2025 -- More people are likely to be diagnosed with a condition that heightens the risk of heart attack and stroke, thanks to a controversial broadening of the definition that has ...

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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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 ...