Health

Boys tend to grow out of asthma after puberty, and men are far less likely to develop it in adulthood than women are. Why?

For a visual aid, try heading to the dairy aisle.

If all else fails, make someone ask you unpredictable questions.

The makers of the GermFalcon claim it kills 99 percent of the bacteria in a plane cabin in five minutes.

It’s not normal to have a headache every day. Here are seven other symptoms that might indicate anxiety disorders.

A drug already on the market could help protect diners’ guts against small amounts of gluten, thereby reducing fears of cross-contamination.

Bacteria's physiology could potentially be used to make all kinds of new drugs.

May 6's salute to soda and other beverages started as a way to convince people soft drinks were "healthful" and free from "the vestiges of germs."

You know that planning out your meals for the week is good for your health and your wallet. So why is it so hard to stick with the program?

Your tongue isn't just important for tasting. Here are a few underappreciated facts about the most flexible muscle in your body.

The Pillsy bottle cap sends you notifications to make sure you never forget to take your medications or vitamins.

Without nurses, we wouldn’t have a number of tools regularly used today in both hospitals and homes.

Don't throw used medicine in the garbage.

Scientists say each step we take sends a pulse of blood to the brain, leading to an “overall sense of wellbeing.”

A new study provides additional diagnostic information that could change the way depression is treated.

Joint hypermobility can be a natural, if weird, phenomenon, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

For most dogs, mealtime is the highlight of their day. But for some, it can be a painful, potentially life-threatening ordeal.

Your mom was right: Spending more time chatting with friends online than in real life could be negatively affecting your health.

A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

Of the 8700 babies in eight industrialized countries studied, those in Germany, Denmark, and Japan cried least. American babies were in the middle.

That feel-good side effect of breaking a sweat isn't imagined.

Losing weight might be about when, not what, you eat.

Songs like "Stayin' Alive" can guide your tempo when you're trying to save someone's life.

Researchers have found that taking a hot bath for an hour can burn as many calories as a half-hour walk.