Browsing: Health

The odds are fairly high that everyone around you is currently sick. But you’re not imagining things if it seems like your typical sore throat is…

Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more…

It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of…

It’s a sobering report in one way. More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in…

Step away from the tanning bed. Despite the numerous health risks — from premature aging to the obvious concern of skin cancer — indoor tanning devices…

It’s all downhill from here. At least, that’s what researchers are reporting from a new study on how our strength, fitness and muscles change as we…

Get a sip of this — it might just turn back the clock. New research from Japan suggests that a trendy beverage, long praised for supporting…

Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may…

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person…

The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.” These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands…