Health

A study indicates some people are “nonresponders” to endurance or weight training, and might need to change their workout to see results.

You may want to wash your hands after reading this.

A new study shows that accepting a bad job after a period of unemployment can actually heighten physical stress.

Smoking can cause breasts to droop, but breastfeeding doesn't.

One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.

Don't feel guilty about pouring that fourth cup.

A new study explores the "runaway train" problem of lupus and other autoimmune conditions.

But you will get them by not wearing flip-flops in a gym shower.

A new Danish study links high HDL with higher, not lower, mortality risk.

Diagnosing and treating allergies can look the same, whether the patient is a kitten or a kid.

After the sky show, "my eyes hurt" spiked as a Google search.

Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.

A study with 1200 sensors mounted to inhalers can help the city reshape its air quality policies.

Though you might not often think about them, lymph nodes are crucial for your immune system.

Helminthic therapy is unproven for many conditions and is currently illegal in most countries.

It all goes back to bacteria.

Mentally healthy people love Valencia, apparently.

Lush's body lotion is popular, but can it really help you catch some z's?

New research finds that social isolation is on the rise, especially among older adults.

At its largest point, the sciatic nerve is about as big around as a man's thumb—plenty big enough to be an important part of the nervous system.

Similar heart rate–measuring technology can cost hundreds of dollars. Through Welltory, it's free.

Your favorite libation could be poisoning you.

Research has found that when you stick your sponge in the microwave, you're only giving its worst bacteria a leg up.

Scientists found no increase in hearing loss over the past few decades despite a rise in the use of headphones and earbuds.