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When you take your medications may have a lot to do with how well they work, new research suggests. (more…)

The food choices you make every day, both big and small, influence your weight and your health. (more…)

Being physically active is one of the most important steps people of all ages can take to improve their health and fitness. (more…)

The thinking ability of people with Alzheimer’s disease changes depending on the season, researchers report. (more…)

People who’ve had a stroke face up to twice the normal risk of dementia, a new review suggests. (more…)

A baby’s immune system kicks into high gear immediately after birth, a new study finds. (more…)

It’s an age-old question, whether it’s better to exercise before or after eating. (more…)

A new method of diagnosing heart attack patients in the emergency department is more accurate and faster than current methods, researchers say. (more…)

Your calendar might be filled with play-dates for your kids, but it’s important to ink in some get-togethers of your own. (more…)

You eagerly await baby’s first words and delight at his growing vocabulary. But that excitement may cause you to miss childhood speech problems that should be corrected quickly. (more…)

If you have developed swallowing problems as you age, a new study may explain why. (more…)

If you think your inability to control food cravings is all in your head, you’re right. Losing weight is about more than cutting calories — you also have to resist food urges. (more…)

Over the last four decades, more American teenagers have decided to say no to drugs and alcohol, a new report shows. (more…)

Fast food gets a lot of blame for rising obesity rates, but meals at chain restaurants contain even more calories, two new international studies show. (more…)

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When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, other family members seem more likely to adopt health lifestyle changes, too. (more…)

It can happen when you’re traveling on business, running late to an appointment, or are simply running out of time to make dinner – You’re facing fast food or no food. (more…)

Getting a nursery ready for a new baby can be a lot of fun, but keep in mind these important considerations to make it a safe haven. (more…)

The obesity epidemic among American teens is being fed by a waning desire to lose weight, a new report suggests. (more…)