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Will Protein Help You Shed Pounds?
Experts disagree on quantities, but some research indicates that a high-protein diet may make it easier to lose weight.
The Low-Down on Rub-Downs
The centuries-old practice of massage is more than just a luxury.
The Best Ab Exercises to Tone Your Tummy
The classic sit-up may not be the best exercise for toning your abs. Find out the best ways to tighten your tummy and get a flat stomach.
Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles
More Americans Seeking Love Online: Study
Dating websites offer romance, but 'science' behind claims is called sketchy
Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests
Dealing With Head Lice
Despite what some people think, lice prefer clean hair, doctor says
Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens
Parents can support a positive experience for their kids, experts say
Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday
Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties
Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors
For those with mobility problems, snow and ice can leave them stranded at home
Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds
Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids
Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease
Northeast and parts of the Midwest are hotbeds of the tick-borne disease
Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease
Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds
Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says
Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005
Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates
Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed