Health

New research suggests your body can fight Alzheimer's on its own—provided you're following this one crucial habit.

The world's deadliest animals aren't lions, tigers, or bears. This species is much more common—and it's thriving in your backyard....

Medical reasons for shoulder pain can range from a pulled muscle to a rotator-cuff tear to a heart attack or...

Is that lingering cough simply annoying or the sign of something much worse? Here's how to tell if it's time...

Hint: You're probably not eating enough.

Add these small changes to your daily routine for a powerful dose of heart disease prevention.

Making the decision to get a divorce is never an easy one. While these men and women don't regret ending...

Building a successful marriage is a lifelong challenge. Understanding the different stages of marriage and the phases you'll go through...

From the time I was a small child, anxiety was an ever-present problem. I tried to ignore it, then unsuccessfully...

From cranberry juice to oatmeal to ginger, these home remedies have been hiding some surprisingly healthy benefits all along.

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something more serious.

While trying to diagnose a Parkinson's patient's painful leg tingling, a change to his medications brought on an impulse control...

You know the kitchen at home is clean, but what about the tables you eat at when dining out? ABC...

You don't think about your nose getting tired, but when it's exposed to the same smell for a while, that's...

Which would you prefer: "Those pants make you look skinny" or "The world is a better place because you are...

A pesky case of piles can be painful—but it can also be avoided. Here's how to treat hemorrhoids the right...

It may still be poorly understood, but doctors are finally taking this condition seriously. Here's what we know.

Has becoming a dad brought with it a few extra pounds? Professional wrestler and “Dad Bod Destroyer” Robbie E reveals...

Passed from one home to the next, a box of 
ornaments reminds a family of the bonds around them.

Start each year by writing down your response to the question “What is the meaning of life?” Your ever-changing answers...

This blood type is so rare that scientists call it “golden”—but the pretty name masks the fact that this type...

Hint: It’s not the muscles or the brain!

Here’s a science-backed—and totally simple—way to remember more of what you read.

This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.

Adding small doses of physical activity to your daily routine can have a big impact on the aging process. Here's...

If people tend to look up to you, this is health news you'll want to remember—and discuss with your doctor.

It wasn’t so long ago we were draining patients’ blood and numbing them with whiskey.

Being over 50 isn't too late to get in shape. Here's a look at myths you should never believe about...

Digging for gold could do more harm than good.