Social media can help us feel more connected to our friends, even when we’re far away. But, for many of us, the culture of of […]

Is your computer or phone use hurting your eyes? Here are the symptoms of eye strain and tips for cutting down on your exposure […]

The global obesity epidemic continues, and a new report shows that about two billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. That’s about 30% of the […]

Scientists have come a step closer to developing a cure for eczema after discovering how a deficiency in the skin’s natural barrier can trigger the […]

Having an asthma attack can be a bit scary. As airways narrow in response to asthma triggers (be it pollen, secondhand smoke, or cat dander), […]

The more exercise people get, the less their cells appear to age. In a new study in Preventive Medicine, people who exercised the most had […]

How much do you really know about autism spectrum disorders? Get the facts on symptoms, treatment options, and more.
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More than 3.5 million adults […]

Could constant stress be making you fat? To find out, English researchers compared stress levels and body weight of more than 2,500 men and women […]

When the term “Artificial Intelligence” gets thrown around, images are immediately conjured of fire-spewing killer robots playing chess against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. And when they […]

During stressful moments, our bodies are designed to gear up and go into defense mode. Levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol rise, your […]