Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.More Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.More Does it really cost more to stick to a healthy diet? The answer is yes, but not as much as many people think, according to a new study.More Does it really cost more to stick to a healthy diet? The answer is yes, but not as much as many people think, according to a new study.More A safe and effective male birth control pill may be inching closer to reality, according to researchers.More A safe and effective male birth control pill may be inching closer to reality, according to researchers.More Pictures of diseased lungs and other types of graphic warning labels on cigarette packs could cut the number of smokers in the United States by as much as 8.6 million people.More Pictures of diseased lungs and other types of graphic warning labels on cigarette packs could cut the number of smokers in the United States by as much as 8.6 million people.More The cold, dry air of winter can deplete your skin of moisture and cause "winter itch."More The cold, dry air of winter can deplete your skin of moisture and cause "winter itch."More If remorse over sex strikes a man or a women, he'll likely regret a lost opportunity while she'll fret over a one-night stand, a new study shows.More If remorse over sex strikes a man or a women, he'll likely regret a lost opportunity while she'll fret over a one-night stand, a new study shows.More Teens who are in committed relationships and have good communication with their partner are among those most likely to get tested for HIV, a new study finds.More Teens who are in committed relationships and have good communication with their partner are among those most likely to get tested for HIV, a new study finds.More A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.More A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.More Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.More Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests.More A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food.
More A recent program encouraged healthy eating by offering extra spending power to poor people who get government assistance to buy food. The only catch: They had to purchase healthier types of food at farmers' markets.More Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.More Older women who drink lots of soda and other sugary beverages may be at higher risk for endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.More Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.More Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests.More Certain lifestyle factors may improve women's chances of having a healthy pregnancy, according to a new study.More Certain lifestyle factors may improve women's chances of having a healthy pregnancy, according to a new study.More There’s nothing like gathering with loved ones around a bountiful holiday table to make us count our blessings. But giving thanks shouldn’t be something we only practice once a year.More There’s nothing like gathering with loved ones around a bountiful holiday table to make us count our blessings. But giving thanks shouldn’t be something we only practice once a year.More Bad news for caffeine addicts: That midday coffee pick-me-up might increase your odds for a sleepless night, new research shows.More Bad news for caffeine addicts: That midday coffee pick-me-up might increase your odds for a sleepless night, new research shows.More Being an elite athlete, especially in an endurance sport, may help protect men against Type 2 diabetes later in life, a small new study finds.More Being an elite athlete, especially in an endurance sport, may help protect men against Type 2 diabetes later in life, a small new study finds.More Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.More Reducing your consumption of certain types of fried foods can help lower the amount of a possible cancer-causing chemical in your diet, according to U.S. health officials.More A new online cholesterol risk calculator produced by two leading U.S. heart organizations is flawed and overstates a person's risk of heart disease, a pair of Harvard Medical School professors say.More A new online cholesterol risk calculator produced by two leading U.S. heart organizations is flawed and overstates a person's risk of heart disease, a pair of Harvard Medical School professors say.More Moderate exercise during pregnancy may boost your baby's brain development, according to new research.More Moderate exercise during pregnancy may boost your baby's brain development, according to new research.More To avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, you may have been told to watch your calories and kick up your activity level. Now researchers say there's something else you might consider: your so-called dietary acid load.More To avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, you may have been told to watch your calories and kick up your activity level. Now researchers say there's something else you might consider: your so-called dietary acid load.More Teens can suffer from depression like everyone else, but a small new study hints that exercise might help ease the condition.More Teens can suffer from depression like everyone else, but a small new study hints that exercise might help ease the condition.More It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.More It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.More The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban trans fats from the food supply will trigger some scrambling by manufacturers and restaurant chains.More The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban trans fats from the food supply will trigger some scrambling by manufacturers and restaurant chains, but ultimately it will be a boon to the nation's health.More A happy marriage may depend on a wife being able to calm down after a heated argument. But a husband's ability to cool off after a fight has little to no bearing on long-term marital satisfaction.More A happy marriage may depend on a wife being able to calm down after a heated argument. But a husband's ability to cool off after a fight has little to no bearing on long-term marital satisfaction, a new study suggests.More A review of previous research reveals that bisexual men aren't more likely than heterosexual men to have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.More A review of previous research reveals that bisexual men aren't more likely than heterosexual men to have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.More Many people find it difficult to talk with their partners about sexually transmitted diseases, and public health campaigns need to find better ways to promote these types of conversations, according to a new study.More Many people find it difficult to talk with their partners about sexually transmitted diseases, and public health campaigns need to find better ways to promote these types of conversations, according to a new study.More State laws have reduced the overall rates of secondhand-smoke exposure for many workers, but people in certain occupations are still vulnerable, according to a new study.More State laws have reduced the overall rates of secondhand-smoke exposure for many workers, but people in certain occupations are still vulnerable, according to a new study.More A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests.More A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests.More Blood and bone marrow stem cell transplants may put a damper on the sex lives of cancer patients, a new study suggests.More Blood and bone marrow stem cell transplants may put a damper on the sex lives of cancer patients, a new study suggests.More Love may not only be blind and make the heart beat faster, it might also make a man's feet move more slowly, a new study finds.More Love may not only be blind and make the heart beat faster, it might also make a man's feet move more slowly, a new study finds.More For people who have a lot of weight to lose, weight-loss surgery appears more effective than diet and exercise, a new review suggests.More For people who have a lot of weight to lose, weight-loss surgery appears more effective than diet and exercise, a new review suggests.More The 16-day federal government shutdown earlier this month hindered the ability of U.S. health officials to monitor flu activity around the country.More The 16-day federal government shutdown earlier this month hindered the ability of U.S. health officials to monitor flu activity around the country.More Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress.More Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress.More As the population ages, experts expect the number of women with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis to surge.More As the population ages, experts expect the number of women with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis to surge.More Getting regular daily exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity may also boost students' academic performance, according to a new U.K. study.More Getting regular daily exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity may also boost students' academic performance, according to a new U.K. study.More Smokers who turn to social networking sites focused on quitting smoking form strong supportive bonds with their like-minded peers, a new study reveals.
More Smokers who turn to social networking sites focused on quitting smoking form strong supportive bonds with their like-minded peers, a new study reveals. And these cyber-connections boost the odds they'll kick their habit.More With the New York City Marathon just two weeks away, a sports diet expert advises runners that proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for anyone training for the Nov. 3 race.More With the New York City Marathon just two weeks away, a sports diet expert advises runners that proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for anyone training for the Nov. 3 race.More The adult obesity rate in the United States remains as high as ever, with one in three Americans carrying unhealthy amounts of weight, according to a new federal report.More The adult obesity rate in the United States remains as high as ever, with one in three Americans carrying unhealthy amounts of weight, according to a new federal report.More Men with deep voices have a leg up on those who don't, a new Canadian study suggests, at least when it comes to finding a mate.More Men with deep voices have a leg up on those who don't, a new Canadian study suggests, at least when it comes to finding a mate.More HIV-negative heterosexuals who take drugs that protect them from contracting the AIDS virus from their HIV-positive partners don't engage in more risky sexual behaviors, according to a new study.More HIV-negative heterosexuals who take drugs that protect them from contracting the AIDS virus from their HIV-positive partners don't engage in more risky sexual behaviors, according to a new study.More Today's teens may be at higher risk than ever of contracting genital herpes because they don't have enough immune system antibodies to shield them against the sexually transmitted virus, a new study suggests.More Today's teens may be at higher risk than ever of contracting genital herpes because they don't have enough immune system antibodies to shield them against the sexually transmitted virus, a new study suggests.More Thanks to rising alcohol levels in wine and beer, the drinks served in bars and restaurants are often more potent than people realize, a new report shows.More Thanks to rising alcohol levels in wine and beer, the drinks served in bars and restaurants are often more potent than people realize, a new report shows.More Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.More Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.More Physical activity may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, a new review finds.More Physical activity may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, a new review finds.More Practicing yoga may not ease menopausal hot flashes, but it might help women sleep a bit easier, a new clinical trial suggests.More Practicing yoga may not ease menopausal hot flashes, but it might help women sleep a bit easier, a new clinical trial suggests.More Women who got breast implants said the surgery spiced up their sex lives, a small, preliminary study found.More Women who got breast implants said the surgery spiced up their sex lives, a small, preliminary study found.More Delayed diagnosis and treatment of a skin infection linked to contaminated water in home aquariums is common, according to a new study.More Delayed diagnosis and treatment of a skin infection linked to contaminated water in home aquariums is common, according to a new study.More Reading award-winning literature may boost your ability to read other people, too, a new study suggests.More Reading award-winning literature may boost your ability to read other people, too, a new study suggests.More Exercising during your leisure time could help prevent high blood pressure, but being physically active at work doesn't seem to provide the same benefit, according to a new review.More Exercising during your leisure time could help prevent high blood pressure, but being physically active at work doesn't seem to provide the same benefit, according to a new review.More You may be serving wine with a heavier hand than you believe: The size, shape and location of a wine glass can affect how much you pour into the glass, according to a new study.More You may be serving wine with a heavier hand than you believe: The size, shape and location of a wine glass can affect how much you pour into the glass, according to a new study.More Although more Americans than ever are getting their annual flu shots, U.S. health officials said Thursday that the rates could be better and urged virtually all Americans to get vaccinated for the coming flu season.More Although more Americans than ever are getting their annual flu shots, U.S. health officials said Thursday that the rates could be better and urged virtually all Americans to get vaccinated for the coming flu season.More This season's flu vaccine is now available, and Americans should get their flu shot as soon as possible, an expert says.More This season's flu vaccine is now available, and Americans should get their flu shot as soon as possible, an expert says.More Calcium supplements improve bone health in postmenopausal women, but vitamin D supplements provide no benefit in women with normal vitamin D levels, a new study finds.More Calcium supplements improve bone health in postmenopausal women, but vitamin D supplements provide no benefit in women with normal vitamin D levels, a new study finds.More A new program creating 14 first-of-a-kind research centers for tobacco regulation in the United States was announced by the federal government on Thursday.More A new program creating 14 first-of-a-kind research centers for tobacco regulation in the United States was announced by the federal government on Thursday.More Did they get your diet soda order right at the drive-thru? It may not be so easy to tell.More Did they get your diet soda order right at the drive-thru? It may not be so easy to tell.More Graphic ads depicting the ravages of smoking have generated a bigger than expected response, federal health officials said Thursday.More Graphic ads depicting the ravages of smoking have generated a bigger than expected response, federal health officials said Thursday.More Red grapes and blueberries may give your immune system a boost, according to a new study.More Red grapes and blueberries may give your immune system a boost, according to a new study.More Healthy behaviors such as exercise, good diet and stress management have the potential to reverse aging on a molecular level and partly restore the vitality of a person's cells, according to a new pilot study.More Healthy behaviors such as exercise, good diet and stress management have the potential to reverse aging on a molecular level and partly restore the vitality of a person's cells, according to a new pilot study.More U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Cosmetic Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) has been expanded to include moderate-to-severe lateral canthal lines, the medical term for so-called "crow's feet" lines.
More U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Cosmetic Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) has been expanded to include moderate-to-severe lateral canthal lines, the medical term for so-called "crow's feet" lines.
More Health and safety campaigns with positive messages might better persuade young people to avoid risky behaviors such as smoking and unprotected sex than campaigns that highlight health dangers, a new study suggests.More Health and safety campaigns with positive messages might better persuade young people to avoid risky behaviors such as smoking and unprotected sex than campaigns that highlight health dangers, a new study suggests.More Small changes in household routines, such as limiting TV time and increasing sleep time, can help minimize excess weight gain in young children at high risk of obesity, according to new research.More Small changes in household routines, such as limiting TV time and increasing sleep time, can help minimize excess weight gain in young children at high risk of obesity, according to new research.More Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary needs when they are weaning, according to a new study.More Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary needs when they are weaning, according to a new study.More Sleep culture seems to vary depending on where you live, according to an international survey.More Sleep culture seems to vary depending on where you live, according to an international survey.More Electronic cigarettes and nicotine patches are equally effective at helping smokers quit, according to findings from what's thought to be the first clinical trial to compare the two methods.More Electronic cigarettes and nicotine patches are equally effective at helping smokers quit, according to findings from what's thought to be the first clinical trial to compare the two methods.More A hard-hitting national smoking-cessation campaign -- the first ever to be federally funded -- proved very successful, essentially tripling the number of smokers that officials hoped would be inspired to quit.More A hard-hitting national smoking-cessation campaign -- the first ever to be federally funded -- proved very successful, essentially tripling the number of smokers that officials hoped would be inspired to quit.More Feel the blues in the winter? You might blame seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that's thought to be driven by weather and the time of year.
More Feel the blues in the winter? You might blame seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that's thought to be driven by weather and the time of year. Now, a new study raises questions about whether this condition is as common as researchers have believed.More Every face tells a story, and when you've had too little sleep the world sees it in technicolor, a new study suggests.
More Every face tells a story, and when you've had too little sleep the world sees it in technicolor, a new study suggests.
More While U.S. water sanitation has improved, bacteria-laden drinking water continues to cause disease outbreaks, according to a report released Thursday by federal health officials.More While U.S. water sanitation has improved, bacteria-laden drinking water continues to cause disease outbreaks, according to a report released Thursday by federal health officials.More Of all the dangerous bacteria lurking in foods, perhaps the most deadly is listeria, and the lesson from a 2011 outbreak is to always handle food safely, U.S. health officials say.More Of all the dangerous bacteria lurking in foods, perhaps the most deadly is listeria, and the lesson from a 2011 outbreak is to always handle food safely, U.S. health officials say.More In the same way that a little wine may be good for the heart, it might also help avoid depression, a Spanish study suggests.More In the same way that a little wine may be good for the heart, it might also help avoid depression, a Spanish study suggests.More Middle-aged Americans with a college degree are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes when confronted with a health problem than those who dropped out of college or never went, new research finds.More Middle-aged Americans with a college degree are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes when confronted with a health problem than those who dropped out of college or never went, new research finds.More Teens with anorexia nervosa have bigger brains than those without the eating disorder, a finding that suggests biology may play a larger role in the condition than realized.More Teens with anorexia nervosa have bigger brains than those without the eating disorder, a finding that suggests biology may play a larger role in the condition than realized.More Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More Men with a history of prostate cancer who drank four or more cups of coffee daily had a 59 percent lower risk of seeing their cancer worsen or return, a new study found.More Levels of mercury in Pacific Ocean fish are likely to rise over coming decades, say researchers who report they've discovered how mercury gets into open-ocean fish.More Levels of mercury in Pacific Ocean fish are likely to rise over coming decades, say researchers who report they've discovered how mercury gets into open-ocean fish.More Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals.More Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won't reduce the severity of their condition, a new study reveals.More Volunteering may improve your mental health and help you live longer, a new review suggests.More Volunteering may improve your mental health and help you live longer, a new review suggests.More Getting a flu shot could help protect against a heart attack, Australian researchers say.More Getting a flu shot could help protect against a heart attack, Australian researchers say.More Taking an ice bath after a workout does not reduce soreness or strength loss, according to a new study.More Taking an ice bath after a workout does not reduce soreness or strength loss, according to a new study.More Alcoholism and certain types of eating disorders share common genetic risk factors, according to a new study.More Alcoholism and certain types of eating disorders share common genetic risk factors, according to a new study.More Regular exercise can give a brain boost to people with HIV, according to a new study.More Regular exercise can give a brain boost to people with HIV, according to a new study.More Five brands accounted for the largest amounts of beer consumed by people before they were treated for injuries at an emergency department in a large U.S. city, according to a new pilot study.More Five brands accounted for the largest amounts of beer consumed by people before they were treated for injuries at an emergency department in a large U.S. city, according to a new pilot study.More As the start of a new school year approaches, parents need to think about the comfort and safety of their children's backpacks, an expert says.More As the start of a new school year approaches, parents need to think about the comfort and safety of their children's backpacks, an expert says.More Many people who have tried to give up fatty foods in favor of healthier choices have found themselves obsessing over cookies or chips. Choosing a salad over a cheeseburger can feel like a Herculean act of will.More Many people who have tried to give up fatty foods in favor of healthier choices have found themselves obsessing over cookies or chips. Choosing a salad over a cheeseburger can feel like a Herculean act of will.More If your partner suffers chronic pain from knee osteoarthritis, your sleep and mood may suffer as well, according to a new study.More If your partner suffers chronic pain from knee osteoarthritis, your sleep and mood may suffer as well, according to a new study.More Hold the java and listen up: A new study suggests that people under 55 who drink four or more cups of coffee a day are more likely to die early than others.More Hold the java and listen up: A new study suggests that people under 55 who drink four or more cups of coffee a day are more likely to die early than others.More If you decide to hit the gym in hopes that a quick dose of exercise will cure your insomnia, a new study suggests that will not be enough.More If you decide to hit the gym in hopes that a quick dose of exercise will cure your insomnia, a new study suggests that will not be enough.More Excessive drinking is a major economic problem in the United States, costing billions of dollars in health care costs, lost worker productivity and other consequences involved, the federal government reported Tuesday.More Excessive drinking is a major economic problem in the United States, costing billions of dollars in health care costs, lost worker productivity and other consequences involved, the federal government reported Tuesday.More Women who regularly get some fish in their diet may have a relatively lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a large new study suggests.More Women who regularly get some fish in their diet may have a relatively lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a large new study suggests.More Urging a partner to diet may seem like a supportive thing to do, but a new study finds it can trigger unhealthy habits such as fasting and taking diet pills -- measures that can then lead to severe eating disorders.More Urging a partner to diet may seem like a supportive thing to do, but a new study finds it can trigger unhealthy habits such as fasting and taking diet pills -- measures that can then lead to severe eating disorders.More There are ways to have a tolerable night's sleep without air conditioning in one's bedroom. Here's how.More There are ways to have a tolerable night's sleep without air conditioning in one's bedroom. Here's how.More Burning incense indoors releases air pollutants that cause inflammation in human lung cells, a new study finds.More Burning incense indoors releases air pollutants that cause inflammation in human lung cells, a new study finds.More People who walk to work are 40 percent less likely to develop diabetes and 17 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who drive, according to a new study.More People who walk to work are 40 percent less likely to develop diabetes and 17 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who drive, according to a new study.More That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?More That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?More As the obesity epidemic continues among young and old alike, a new report finds the United States lagging behind other countries in evaluating and selecting the best programs and policies to curb the problem.More As the obesity epidemic continues among young and old alike, a new report finds the United States lagging behind other countries in evaluating and selecting the best programs and policies to curb the problem.More Teens of a parent who smoked -- even if the mother or father quit before the teen was born -- are more likely to smoke than those whose parents are nonsmokers, a new study finds.More Teens of a parent who smoked -- even if the mother or father quit before the teen was born -- are more likely to smoke than those whose parents are nonsmokers, a new study finds.More Overweight kids may be consuming far more calories than their doctors or parents realize, a new study suggests.More Overweight kids may be consuming far more calories than their doctors or parents realize, a new study suggests.More Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More Not only has Americans' life expectancy increased in recent decades, they also are healthier later in life, a new study shows.More Not only has Americans' life expectancy increased in recent decades, they also are healthier later in life, a new study shows.More Talk about an unwanted pass -- basketballs and volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players, according to a new study.More Talk about an unwanted pass -- basketballs and volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players, according to a new study.More Skipping breakfast may not sabotage your waistline after all, a small, new study suggests.More Skipping breakfast may not sabotage your waistline after all, a small, new study suggests.More New research suggests that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in red grapes and products derived from them -- such as red wine -- could offset the health benefits of exercise in older men.More New research suggests that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in red grapes and products derived from them -- such as red wine -- could offset the health benefits of exercise in older men.More A new, portable breathalyzer that pairs with a smartphone and Bluetooth can measure how well you're burning body fat and help you gauge the success of your diet and exercise program, according to a new report.More A new, portable breathalyzer that pairs with a smartphone and Bluetooth can measure how well you're burning body fat and help you gauge the success of your diet and exercise program, according to a new report from Japan.More Doctors do a poor job of providing patients with information about vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements, a new study says.More Doctors do a poor job of providing patients with information about vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements, a new study says.More Americans who live in cities are less likely to die from accidental injuries than those who live in rural areas, a new study says.More Americans who live in cities are less likely to die from accidental injuries than those who live in rural areas, a new study says.More It's rare for men to contract an oral HPV infection, but single men and smokers face a relatively greater risk, a new study suggests.More It's rare for men to contract an oral HPV infection, but single men and smokers face a relatively greater risk, a new study suggests.More Overweight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by losing a significant amount of weight, according to new research.More Overweight people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by losing a significant amount of weight, according to new research.More Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.More Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.More Researchers have made the surprising finding that the "female" X chromosome may have an important function in sperm production.More Researchers have made the surprising finding that the "female" X chromosome may have an important function in sperm production.More Improper use of styling tools and hair care techniques can cause hair damage and loss, according to experts.More Improper use of styling tools and hair care techniques can cause hair damage and loss, according to experts.More Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?More Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?More Does distance really make the heart grow fonder? Maybe so: According to a new study, people in long-distance romantic relationships can form stronger bonds than those in normal relationships.More Does distance really make the heart grow fonder? Maybe so: According to a new study, people in long-distance romantic relationships can form stronger bonds than those in normal relationships.More Two new promising treatments for gonorrhea may help fight the growth of drug-resistant strains of the sexually transmitted bacteria, according to a new U.S. government study.More Two new promising treatments for gonorrhea may help fight the growth of drug-resistant strains of the sexually transmitted bacteria, according to a new U.S. government study.More A love of sweets might predict a fondness for the bottle, a new study suggests.More A love of sweets might predict a fondness for the bottle, a new study suggests.More Air pollution claims more than 2 million lives worldwide every year, according to a new study.More Air pollution claims more than 2 million lives worldwide every year, according to a new study.More Lighting up a cigarette and having a few cocktails often go hand in hand, but according to a new study, this common combination may wreak havoc on a person's mental skills.More Lighting up a cigarette and having a few cocktails often go hand in hand, but according to a new study, this common combination may wreak havoc on a person's mental skills.More Although Americans are exercising more, the obesity epidemic continues to expand, University of Washington researchers report.More Although Americans are exercising more, the obesity epidemic continues to expand, University of Washington researchers report.More Americans are still eating and drinking two or three times the amount of sugar recommended for optimal health.
More Americans are still eating and drinking two or three times the amount of sugar recommended for optimal health.
More Adults who were in good physical shape at age 18 were less likely to commit suicide than those who were less fit when they were younger, a new study has found.More Adults who were in good physical shape at age 18 were less likely to commit suicide than those who were less fit when they were younger, a new study has found.More People with colon cancer who continue to eat a lot of red and processed meats may have increased odds of dying from the disease, a new study suggests.More People with colon cancer who continue to eat a lot of red and processed meats may have increased odds of dying from the disease, a new study suggests.More Anti-tobacco policies really do stop people from smoking and save millions of lives, a new study finds.More Anti-tobacco policies really do stop people from smoking and save millions of lives, a new study finds.More People who exercise or play sports outdoors during the summer need to take steps to avoid heat injury, especially heat stroke, an expert says.More People who exercise or play sports outdoors during the summer need to take steps to avoid heat injury, especially heat stroke, an expert says.More What are the odds that we'll actually get sick by going swimming in a pool?
More What are the odds that we'll actually get sick by going swimming in a pool?
More Lower fitness levels and higher amounts of body fat are major reasons why middle-aged men of South Asian origin living in Scotland have higher blood sugar levels and a greater risk of diabetes than white men.More Lower fitness levels and higher amounts of body fat are major reasons why middle-aged men of South Asian origin living in Scotland have higher blood sugar levels and a greater risk of diabetes than white men.More People who think stress is affecting their health may be setting themselves up for a heart attack, a new study contends.More People who think stress is affecting their health may be setting themselves up for a heart attack, a new study contends.More The size, weight, shape and color of your cutlery can affect how food tastes, a new study suggests.More The size, weight, shape and color of your cutlery can affect how food tastes, a new study suggests.More In a landmark decision regarding gay rights, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ruled Wednesday that California's ban on same-sex marriages can't remain in place.More In a landmark decision regarding gay rights, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ruled Wednesday that California's ban on same-sex marriages can't remain in place.More Americans get an average of C+ on the proper use of medications, and one in seven even gets an F, a new report card shows.More Americans get an average of C+ on the proper use of medications, and one in seven even gets an F, a new report card shows.More Chinese health officials say health care workers should prepare for the possible re-emergence later this year of the deadly H7N9 bird flu, which has killed one-third of patients hospitalized with the virus.More Chinese health officials say health care workers should prepare for the possible re-emergence later this year of the deadly H7N9 bird flu, which has killed one-third of patients hospitalized with the virus.More The so-called morning-after pill is about to go over-the-counter, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcing Thursday that it has approved unrestricted sales of Plan B One-Step.More The so-called morning-after pill is about to go over-the-counter, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcing Thursday that it has approved unrestricted sales of Plan B One-Step.More For transsexual people who seek hormonal therapy, a new study offers some welcome news: short-term use of the treatment is safe and effective.More For transsexual people who seek hormonal therapy, a new study offers some welcome news: short-term use of the treatment is safe and effective.More Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More Eating breakfast every day may help overweight women reduce their risk of diabetes, a small new study suggests.More Eating breakfast every day may help overweight women reduce their risk of diabetes, a small new study suggests.More Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.More Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.More Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More The more tobacco advertising teenagers see, the more likely they are to start smoking, according to a new study.More The more tobacco advertising teenagers see, the more likely they are to start smoking, according to a new study.More A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood sugar levels, a new study shows.More Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood sugar levels, a new study shows.More Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More With the arrival of summer, many folks think they can keep their picnic food safe from bacteria by storing it in the refrigerator.More With the arrival of summer, many folks think they can keep their picnic food safe from bacteria by storing it in the refrigerator.More Anxiety-related sexual problems occur among young adults with congenital heart disease who have implanted heart defibrillators, a new study finds.More Anxiety-related sexual problems occur among young adults with congenital heart disease who have implanted heart defibrillators, a new study finds.More Men with high levels of narcissism -- an unrealistically positive self-image coupled with feelings of entitlement -- have an easier time than others attracting a potential mate, new German research says.More Men with high levels of narcissism -- an unrealistically positive self-image coupled with feelings of entitlement -- have an easier time than others attracting a potential mate, new German research says.More You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.More You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.More In their pursuit of a golden glow, young American women say that beauty concerns, not health worries, will determine how willing they are to use so-called sunless tanning products, a new survey finds.More In their pursuit of a golden glow, young American women say that beauty concerns, not health worries, will determine how willing they are to use so-called sunless tanning products, a new survey finds.More Women appear to have a natural defense against the world's most common sexually transmitted infection, a new study says.More Women appear to have a natural defense against the world's most common sexually transmitted infection, a new study says.More People who take high doses of common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) face a greater risk for heart problems, a new analysis shows.More People who take high doses of common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) face a greater risk for heart problems, a new analysis shows.More New report highlights healthiest metropolitan areas.More New report highlights healthiest metropolitan areas.More Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.More Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.More The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain toxic metals.More Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.More The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.More The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.More There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.More There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.More The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.More The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.More It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.More It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.More Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.More Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.More New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.More If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.More Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study.More Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study.More Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.More Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.More In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More Need to lose weight? Running will help more than walking, according to new research.More Need to lose weight? Running will help more than walking, according to new research.More It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More ![iStockphoto.com / Jacob Wackerhausen]( "iStockphoto.com / Jacob Wackerhausen")
iStockphoto.com / Jacob WackerhausenYou can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way.More You can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way.More Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.More Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.More The lifestyle choices you make as an adult -- not just your health habits as a child -- influence how much height you lose as you age, researchers say.More The lifestyle choices you make as an adult -- not just your health habits as a child -- influence how much height you lose as you age, researchers say.More Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More ![? iStockphoto.com / Ekaterina Monakhova]( "? iStockphoto.com / Ekaterina Monakhova")
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More Pinterest is more than a place to find cute fashion inspiration; it's also a powerful platform that promotes personal growth in all aspects of life.More Wish you could enjoy fried food, without feeling guilty? Go ahead! A recent Spanish study found it might not be all that bad for you after all.More Wish you could enjoy fried food, without feeling guilty? Go ahead! A recent Spanish study found it might not be all that bad for you after all.More The types of harmless bacteria on the surfaces of fresh fruits and vegetables vary according to the type of produce and farming practices, a new study reveals.More The types of harmless bacteria on the surfaces of fresh fruits and vegetables vary according to the type of produce and farming practices, a new study reveals.More Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.More Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.More Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More Eating tofu and other soy foods may help women who develop lung cancer increase their odds of living longer.More Eating tofu and other soy foods may help women who develop lung cancer increase their odds of living longer.More Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds.More If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds.More If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More Try these expert-tested tips to conquer feelings of envy once and for all.More Try these expert-tested tips to conquer feelings of envy once and for all.
More Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work?More Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work?More It's so tempting. You read something on a website about a button-pushing issue that makes you mad and you've got to respond. Before you know it, you're verbally sparring with a stranger.More It's so tempting. You read something on a website about a button-pushing issue that makes you mad and you've got to respond. Before you know it, you're verbally sparring with a stranger.More Rates of premature death in counties across the United States are the lowest in 20 years, but people in the least healthy counties are more than twice as likely to die early as those in the healthiest counties,...More Rates of premature death in counties across the United States are the lowest in 20 years, but people in the least healthy counties are more than twice as likely to die early as those in the healthiest counties.More Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More
