Health

“The Great Garrett Underpants” had a hand in writing his own unique obituary before his tragic death this month.

There may be significantly fewer Pap smears performed in the future.

Sugar taxes are becoming increasingly popular to combat diabetes and other health problems. Do they work?

In order to lose fat, people still need to move more and eat less, but studies have shown these foods and supplements might help.

People are turning to essential oils to help them combat a plethora of medical problems.

Some new mothers claim consuming the placenta holds numerous health benefits.

Scientists investigated cells known as microglia, which are believed to play a role in the development of dementia.

It wasn't clear if social media played a role in the epidemic of loneliness in America.

The new project is being constructed in southern France and is designed to emulate life outside hospital walls.

We’ve all been there. You think you’re eating something healthy. You run to Costco and buy a ton of it. Seconds, even thirds, of a particular food is fine, it’s healthy, right? Wrong.

Sleeping in over the weekend could counteract the negative effects of short sleeps during the week, according to a new study.

The bacteria is rare but exposure to it is often fatal.

In 2014-2016, Ebola killed more than 11,000 people.

We all know it’s a killer, but many of us think we know more than we do.

Thoughts and plans to commit suicide haven't been this prevalent in teens since the 1980s.

Artificial sweeteners may be contributing to chronic diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

"I am going to die," the distressed 22-year-old told the dispatcher, who answered with, "Yes, certainly, you will die one day, just like everyone does."

In remote areas of central Australia, the rate of infection of HTLV-1 has exceeded 40 percent among adults.

Today, doctors are under pressure to limit costs and prescribe treatments based on standardized guidelines.

Socioeconomics play a significant role in attitudes about food—especially concerns about safety and purchasing behavior.

There is no doubt that weight loss is a higher priority than ever before.

There are no known infections so far, the Colorado Public Health Department said.

Scientists do not know the true impact of consuming microplastics. However, there are concerns in some quarters that ingesting these particles may pose a risk to human health.

Female actresses, models and TV personalities are overwhelmingly thin, which has had a detrimental effect on the eating habits and self-esteem of countless women.

Movie director Kevin Smith ate potatoes for two weeks in order to lose weight after suffering a "massive heart attack". But how safe is a spuds diet?

Scientists have identified the air passengers most at risk of catching common respiratory illnesses like the flu.

The woman suffered had a severe reaction to the bee venom.

The rapper was found unresponsive and "slobbing at the mouth" on Friday.

In early 2017, U.S. diplomats in Cuba reported hearing strange metallic sounds, and suffering hearing loss and other neurological harm, symptoms which some alleged were caused by a sonic weapon.