A painless lump on his neck turned out to be HPV-related throat cancer, a disease affecting a growing number of people.

Introducing a dog into your busy life could be just the ticket to less stress and better health—but only if you commit to regular walks.

There's much to celebrate in the flourishing survivor population, but it also highlights the mounting need to optimize care.

A dietitian shares 6 surprising health reasons why you should eat this magical fruit.

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

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

Study adds further evidence to what dietitians have said all along—a glut of packaged goods will only serve to pack on the pounds.

As a new baby makes his way into the world, his great-great-grandfather fights to survive a major heart attack.

The sizable jump in cases among age 50 and younger is a worldwide trend arising partly from poor diet.

Want healthier chips that are light on salt, loaded with taste? A food dehydrator is your answer.

Nightmares usually have easy explanations—and even simpler solutions.

Busy lifestyles force many to cram their fitness into the weekend—and it's much better than no exercise at all, researchers say.