General Health & Wellness

Cortisol levels in dogs often mirror those of stressed-out pet owners.

It's a lovely summer treat on occasion. As a daily indulgence, it's the fast path to busting your diet.

Your family can develop a detailed, written agreement on do's and don'ts to ensure you thrive in this topsy-turvy tech era.

A variety of nuts deliver ample benefits in the way of healthy fats and nutrients—but they're not all created equal.

The FDA has approved a new medication specifically for postpartum depression. The catch: It has some tight restrictions.

Biologists are finding an abundance of ticks with Lyme disease far beyond wooded country trails—they're popping up in your city parks.

Study shows women who focused on nutrition reduced their risk of breast cancer death by 21%.

Scientists are closer than ever to developing a smart hearing aid that separates desired sounds from undesirable background noise.

You don’t need to be vegan to be healthy. But science tells us that eating fewer animal products can help you avoid many diseases.

When toes do their thing, you hardly notice them. When you use abuse them with ill-fitting shoes, they'll clamor for attention.

In tracking 19,000 adults for a quarter of a century, researchers find puzzles play a notable role in preserving mental sharpness.

Half of all chemical injuries from swimming pool treatments happen at home—and a third of them involve teenagers.