The new study looked at data gathered from 89,278 American women taking part in the Nurses’ Health Study II, a long-term US health study which looks into the risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.

Would-be cigarette smokers in the US state of Hawaii might have to wait a very long time for their first legal drag, after a lawmaker introduced a bill that would bar sales to anyone under the age of 100.

In 2017, 95.9% of children under 16 living in the European Union were considered to be in good or very good general health.

Doctors in Malang, East Java seek to raise awareness of nutrition to prevent and treat diabetes, as the number of patients suffering the chronic disease continues to rise.

It’s the question we are all dying to have answered: How can some people eat whatever they want and never seem to gain any weight?

Medical diagnostic services using artificial intelligence technologies are set to be introduced this year in Japan, where the uptake of information technology in healthcare has been slow, sources close to the matter said Monday.

Offering a variety of trainers and workout styles so you can find out what works for you, these YouTube's free workout channels also give you the flexibility to exercise when and where is best for you, and all for free.

A vaccine given to girls to protect them against a virus that causes cervical cancer is a “critical” health tool and access to it should be scaled up as swiftly as possible, especially in poorer countries, cancer experts said on Monday.

Results showed that eating one or more portion of fried chicken a day resulted in a 13 percent increased likelihood of early death from any cause, and a 12 percent increased risk of death caused by a cardiovascular condition.

Apple cider vinegar has a small amount of acetic acid that can activate your metabolism to help your body use fat as a form of energy rather than storing it.

Almost half of Americans have heart disease, a significant increase over prior years largely because of a newly expanded definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association said Thursday.

A new small-scale study has found evidence to suggest that a vegan diet could help boost gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight, which the researchers say may have implications for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

New Australian research has found that despite breakfast often being touted as "the most important meal of the day," it may not be as important for weight loss as previously thought.

E-cigarettes are twice as effective as nicotine patches or gum at helping people quit smoking traditional cigarettes, according to major British study Wednesday, involving nearly 900 people.

New US research has found that at-home acupressure could help women relieve some of the side effects of breast cancer treatment.

New European research has found that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fish during pregnancy could help lower the risk of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.

Scientists, who carried out the study at Maastricht University, said that the results for female longevity were more dependent on their body shape, unlike the case for men.

If it’s left untreated, people with sleep apnea can stop breathing in their sleep, which could lead to more serious health concerns and risks.

The conclusions of a study show that squatting is the ideal position for pooping, as it straightens out the digestive tract.

Who wouldn’t want perfectly aligned teeth or a beautiful white smile, as seen by seemingly every famous person who shows off on social media?

A new online chat platform is the latest innovation that tries to raise public awareness about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Practicing mindfulness could help reduce the number of symptoms experienced during the menopause.

Studies have shown that eating too quickly can lead to several health problems.

New US research has found a link between dichlorophenols (DCPs), chemicals commonly found in a variety of common everyday products, and a higher risk of cancer and heart disease.

A new study published in PLOS One reveals that prolonged cellphone use, and in particular text messaging, can cause neck pain and have an impact on soft tissue that surrounds the spine.

New US research has found that following seven healthy lifestyle guidelines for preventing heart disease also appears to help prevent diabetes.

New research has found that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Traditional white-striped bodypainting practiced by indigenous communities mimics zebra stripes to reduce the number of potentially harmful horsefly bites a person receives by up to 10-fold, according to new research published Wednesday.

With a launch party on Jan. 31 and a coming Super Bowl commercial, Colgate-Palmolive Co. is making a big splash for its new version of Colgate Total toothpaste.

New US research has found that individuals with a healthy body mass index (BMI) but who lead a sedentary lifestyle may be at the same risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as those who are overweight.