Health

Many people don't eat meat for political and ethical reasons, but the vast majority of Americans give up meat for their health.

The skinny fat body type has been linked to heart disease and dementia.

Scientists compared chocolate milk with sports drinks to find out which was the best post-workout drink.

Alex Childress was gardening to raise for money for college when he encountered a poisonous giant hogweed.

“If you ate a salad from McDonald’s since mid-May and developed diarrhea and fatigue, contact a health care provider about testing and treatment,” a health official said.

“I think the main thing that we are trying to do is improve health, not lifespan. An increase in lifespan could be a nice side effect.”

Rocky Mountain spotted fever causes many of the same symptoms as other illnesses, making it difficult to diagnose.

"Do not drink the water here. Climb Works should make this right with all the families that were affected by this."

A team of neurosurgeons and psychiatrists in Spain used this technique on four patients with the eating disorder.

Distracted driving causes about one in four car crashes in the U.S.

Her symptoms gradually got worse until she had to visit the ER.

Evidence suggests the signs of cardiovascular disease appear in our teen years.

Living closer to green spaces appears to have a positive affect on a person's brain health.

Tangles in the brain are believed to be a sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Scientists found that students in dorms who have air conditioning in heat waves do better on cognitive tests than students who live with the hot temperatures.

Intense sports fandom has given some people heart attacks and others a sense of national identity.

Digital motion sickness, or cybersickness, creates a dissonant response in the brain that leads the body to believe it’s in motion, this time after watching moving digital content.

“It's yet another good reason to pack the condoms for the summer holidays—and actually use them,” one doctor said.

Our experiences and genetics shape our brains, according to neuropsychologists

The accessory might be more dangerous than you thought, according to a recent study.

The five-month-old sisters will undergo medical examinations to determine if they're suitable candidates for separation depending on which organs they share.

Since it is possible that some hormone combinations or doses pose a lower risk than others, more research is needed to look at specific hormone regimens more closely.

Phenolic acids are believed to protect against such diseases as coronary heart disease, cancer, and stroke. 

“It’s a heavy cost for patients, their families, and society itself.”

The study identifies a link between environmental temperature and children's metabolism.