There’s a crisis happening. Obesity rates in the United States remain high and stable, but recent government research indicates that the prevalence of severe obesity, particularly among women, has increased...

Climate Change Could Triple Heat Deaths By 2050 If global warming remains largely unaddressed, the number of heat-related deaths in the U.S. is projected to triple by the middle of...

This is an amazing breakthrough. Scientists have identified a naturally occurring protein that may reverse cataracts, based on studies conducted in rats and hibernating squirrels. Though animal research doesn't always...

They have a double effect. A recent study suggests that antidepressants may enhance memory and cognitive skills. Researchers found that some patients taking the SSRI antidepressant escitalopram (Lexapro) showed improvements...

Diabetes Medication Doubles As Gum Disease Cure Diabetes can negatively affect gum health, but a new study suggests that diabetes medications might help repair some of that damage. Researchers in...

No need to go out. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist nasal spray as the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home, potentially eliminating...

The CDC is sounding the alarm. Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the U.S. as students return to school, with the CDC reporting 291 cases in mid-September. States...

Horse Therapy Found To Conquer PTSD A recent study indicates that engaging in horse care may provide significant benefits for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans who took...

The secret is endurance exercising. A new small-scale study reveals that intense endurance exercise can lead to a significant reduction in body fat without much change in overall body weight....

It’s in the DNA. Feeling frustrated with your picky eater? It may not be your parenting at fault—genetics could be the main factor behind their eating habits, according to a...