Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to new research.

People with asthma given access to a popular mindfulness app improved symptoms and quality of life after just three months.

Statistics from the CDC show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke

Walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of premature death from all causes by 50% to 70%, but walking more...

Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages and some medications

A new study suggests that those who engage in regular exercise may lower their risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%.

Three-year clinical study is the most robust analysis to date linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores, especially for students

A start-up, funded in part by the U.S. Army, could be on track to revolutionizing what we know about PTSD.

New research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that bacteria could learn from the past to predict the future.

There is an “undeniable protective beneficial relationship between coronary heart disease and consumption of both red and white wine”

Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring.

Researchers have taken an important step in directing skin cells to migrate en masse to close wounds thereby “literally making skin crawl".

When people set their own exercise goals – and then pursue them immediately – it’s more likely to result in lasting positive changes

By showing relationships between genetics and compounds in apple fruits the platform can take the guesswork, and time out of breeding.

Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.

In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies, proteins that mimic the body’s own immune defenses.

"Skin electronics" are thin, flexible electronics that could be mounted onto the skin which will serve in a wide range of applications.

A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products

A study in more than 100,000 individuals has found a potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease

A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products