Health

Ruth Olinger, 70, adopted her grandson and is raising him as her son. She pays $10,400 a year for day care and says she can't retire.

The 10,000-step goal came from a 1960s ad campaign, not science. A new study reveals the real number you need for major health benefits

Florida’s 'flesh-eating’ bacteria toll is climbing as a third person has died from Vibrio vulnificus this year, with the latest death reported in Bay County.

From cookies to trail mix, these protein-packed snacks with almonds will satisfy, whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory.

Capsules formulated from the feces of people without nut allergies may be the cure.

Imagine the body's immune cells as a neighborhood cleanup crew. When all is healthy, macrophages roam tissues, clearing away cellular debris and helping maintain order. But obesity can turn these normally protective cells into drivers of chronic inflammation …

Eating processed red meat regularly may increase your risk of kidney disease. Learn why foods like bacon, sausage and pepperoni can affect kidney health and what to eat instead.

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This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?

Cedar Hills mom Kelsey Flake is receiving a double lung transplant to treat her Stage 4 cancer. She temporarily moved to Chicago for the treatment, which was her only option after other treatments failed.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Krishna Vyas reveals why men no longer feel stigma around cosmetic procedures and shares the foundational steps for extending 'hotspan'.

Even if the scale won’t budge, doctors say these are the signs your health habits are actually working.

Cinnamon and ginger tea may offer modest blood sugar benefits, but research is limited. Learn what studies say, plus possible digestive perks and risks.

A cholesterol report often becomes a quick verdict on heart health. If the numbers look acceptable, many people assume the heart is safe. But heart-attack risk is not controlled by one number.“A normal cholesterol report is often seen as reassurance that the …

Recent conversations about maternal mental health have sparked a moment of reckoning with a system experts say has long neglected mothers in need.

The research is unusual because it captures cognition during daily life rather than relying on a person’s memory or a single office test by using the ubiquitous mobile technology.

Try these 5 simple Mediterranean diet swaps, from choosing whole-grain bread and fish to enjoying meals with others and taking a walk after dinner.

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Rest days are essential for fitness progress and avoiding burnout, according to experts. Learn how recovery can improve your performance and well-being.

Unlike the common cold, these 25 illnesses and conditions make life extremely difficult for the people living with them, even if most people can't tell.

Although it can affect anyone, this lesser-known disorder commonly affects boys and young men.