"I thought: if I just helped my friends, colleagues and neighbors, maybe I’dget the connection I craved in love, work and life," writes journalist Gina Ryder.
Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America. Here are some tips to protect yourself.
A nose spray version of the drug epinephrine will soon hit the market, giving people having allergic reactions an alternative to needles. But some allergists are not in a hurry to prescribe it.
A wave of illnesses is bringing scrutiny to a murky marketplace of mushroom gummies and candy. But is a popular red-capped fungus really to blame? Testing shows there's more going on.
The White House announced new Medicare drug prices for 10 medicines popular with beneficiaries. It's the first time the federal program has negotiated lower prices with the pharmaceutical industry.
Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs.
As Olympic athletes break records in track & field this week, they're also busting myths about body size and running. This generation of female runners are fueling up for strength and stamina.
Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.
A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?
Some Olympic athletes prepared for Paris with a technique for acclimatizing to hot weather. Healthy people can take a cue from them, medical experts say, to build up tolerance for heat.
In the U.S., there are about 500 accredited geriatric emergency departments, designed to be less dangerous, less stressful places for older adults to get care.
As hazy air from fires out West wafts across the country, some people are at higher risk of health problems, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.