George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 led to victory, but his troops were bound to suffer…
Santa is the best part of Christmas for many children, but do they really believe in a magical man flying around the globe…
Getting in better shape is one of Americans' top resolutions for the new year, but many people give up after six months.…
Obamacare has been under siege since its passage in 2010. A ruling by a three-judge panel on Dec. 18 further chopped at…
Confused about whether meat is good or bad for you? You're not alone. Various studies, some of which were funded by…
Prenatal and postnatal antibiotic exposure combined with oxygen treatment led to lung inflammation and altered immunity…
Grief has been thought to present itself in five stages, but newer studies into how people process grief shows that, in…
The holidays are not solely about religious observations or societal celebrations, as alcohol has established itself in…
The number of children with complex medical issues is growing, thanks in large part to medical advances. But these kids…
Americans who live in rural parts of the country have fewer doctors, specialists and hospitals than those who live in cities.…
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest.…
Fat shaming is harmful to all women, but pregnant women face a particular danger. Shaming affects not only their health…
In the wake of the New Deal, the business community realized that appealing to widely shared American values could get the…
People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there's reason to pay attention…
Everyone knows it's hard to stop eating potato chips or chocolate chip cookies. New research shows why: Certain combinations…
What if you could treat obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories?…
More than 10 million older Americans struggle to make ends meet, with many going without necessary health care and basic…
A recent study looked at how female doctors were introduced at a lecture series compared to how male doctors were introduced.…
As drug prices soar, consumers look for cheaper generics. A recent study showed safety issues in some generics made abroad,…
The government has tried to harness a profit-driven drug industry to serve public health before.