Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, But We Still Have A Long Way To GoCancer death rates are steadily dropping, according to an American Cancer Society report.
The Feds Are Fed Up With Your Sugar IntakeThe government released new dietary guidelines that aim to cut the average American's sugar intake in half.
Put Away Your Smartphone; Your Kids' Health Might Depend On ItA recent study suggests that children who receive "fragmented" attention from their mothers might develop emotional problems in the future.
Obesity Could Lead To 670,000 More UK Cancer Cases In Next 20 YearsA U.K. report predicts an increase in cancer and other diseases linked to obesity and being overweight.
FDA Bans 3 Chemicals Found In Pizza Boxes, Other Food PackagingAfter nine organizations petitioned for a change, the Food and Drug Administration has banned three chemicals often found in food packaging.
Twins Study Provides New Insight Into The Genetic Risk Of CancerResearchers studied thousands of twins from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden over 60 years.
Cutting Yourself Some Slack Could Help You Lose WeightIf you give in to that ice cream craving, a new study says that's OK; forgiving yourself might help you meet your weight loss goals.
Grab This Incredibly Healthy Snack Next Time You're Hungry At WorkWalnuts are rich in polyphenols, important chemicals that help the body ward off diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Oregon Women Can Now Get Birth Control Without A Doctor VisitWomen in Oregon now have the ability to skip a doctor's visit and get birth control straight from the pharmacy.
This Cancer Treatment Works Like A Flu ShotA vaccine to help treat cancer just passed its first phase of testing.
The Healthiest State In The US Just Toughened Its Smoking LawsThe healthiest state in the U.S. is cracking down on smoking.
These At-Home Fitness Apps Will Keep You On Track In 2016Now you have absolutely no excuse for missing that workout.
Gene Editing Tool CRISPR Is Making Scientists Face The Hard QuestionsThe CRISPR-Cas9 tool makes genetic engineering cheap and easy, making it a powerful tool that has the potential to be abused.
Beer With Us: 'Dry January' Is The Worst, Best New Year's ResolutionBecause not drinking for a month — or even trying not to — might help reduce your overall alcohol consumption in the future.
Eating More Dark Chocolate Might Help You Avoid Pancreatic CancerIndiana University researchers found that increasing magnesium intake by 100 milligrams a day decreased the risk of pancreatic cancer by 24 percent.
It Will Be Illegal To Smoke In Hawaii If You're Under 21Lawmakers say the change is meant to deter teenagers from smoking; some say e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among teens.
How Coffee, Albeit Lots Of It, Could Improve Your Physical EnduranceA review of nine previous studies found that participants averaged a 24 percent boost in physical endurance after drinking several cups of coffee.
World Health Organization Declares Guinea Ebola-FreeThe outbreak claimed more than 2,500 lives over two years in the West African country.
Gonorrhea May Become Untreatable, Official SaysEngland's chief medical officer warns that antibiotic resistance was found in a strain of the sexually transmitted disease this year in the U.K.
UK Ad Group Bans Nesquik's 'Great Start To The Day' SloganThe hot chocolate drink would add more than 20 grams of sugar to your morning meal.
The US Teen Birth Rate Dropped 61 Percent Since 1991The birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds has hit a record low.
NFL Won't Listen To Neurologist's Findings On CTE — Sound Familiar?The new seven-year study is being led by Boston University's Dr. Robert Stern, who has been critical of the NFL in the past.
Skip The Situps, Save Your BackDoctors have long argued that situps are bad for your back. But that doesn't mean you should cut out ab exercises altogether.
FDA Lifts Ban On Gay Men Donating BloodThe Food and Drug Administration officially overturned its lifetime ban and now will allow gay men to donate if they've been celibate for a year.
Sleeping On This Side Could Give You NightmaresIn a 2004 study that recently resurfaced, researchers found that people who sleep on their left sides were 41 percent more likely to have nightmares.
Australian Anti-Drug PSA Might Offend Teens And Sloths AlikeAn Australian anti-marijuana PSA featuring an anthropomorphic sloth backfired when it was both criticized and laughed at.
Turns Out, Adolf Hitler May Have Only Had One Testicle ... SeriouslyWe may finally have an answer to all of those theories concerning Adolf Hitler's testicles.
Calif. Wants Porn Stars To Lead By Example ... On Condoms, At LeastSome researchers suggest if porn stars are legally required to wear condoms on set, the rest of us might follow their example.
Study: As Many As 90 Percent Of Cancer Cases Are Caused By LifestyleA new analysis seemingly overturns the "bad luck hypothesis" that a majority of cancer cases are caused by chance mutations.
Flint, Michigan, Declares State Of Emergency Over Lead In WaterTests have found alarming amounts of lead in children since the city switched its water source last year in an effort to cut costs.
