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The bitter taste of coffee shouldn’t be a selling point. But a genetic variant explains why so many people love the brew, a new study suggests. (more…)

Heavyset folks who exercise regularly shouldn’t get discouraged if they can’t seem to shed more weight, no matter how hard they try. (more…)

New research finds that falls from beds and sofas pose a greater risk to children than many parents believe. (more…)

Rules for new drivers instituted in Massachusetts back in 2007 have led to fewer car crashes, including fewer deadly crashes, among teen drivers in their teen. (more…)

Protein is key to your well-being and deserves a significant place in every diet. Knowing the best sources can boost your health as well as help you feel more satisfied on fewer calories. (more…)

Developing lean muscle mass through strength training is important for everyone — it can keep you active and independent throughout your life. (more…)

Patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation are less likely to see a cardiologist or fill prescriptions for blood-thinning drugs if they’ve had cancer, a new study finds. (more…)

Women plagued by recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) may look no farther than their kitchen tap for relief, a new study suggests. (more…)

One of the key members of your health-care team might not be a doctor or a nurse, but a physician assistant. (more…)

Different from osteoarthritis, which is the wear-and-tear breakdown of joint cartilage experienced over time, rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease that causes both pain and intense fatigue. (more…)

Shopping at specialty stores and farmers’ markets is great for getting fresh foods, but that’s not always possible, depending on where you live and the season. And sometimes you just don’t have time to get to the store. (more…)

Of the 50 million Americans living with chronic pain, the pain is so bad for 20 million that it keeps them from doing the daily activities of life, researchers say. (more…)

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…)