Health

Gratitude May Be Key to Wedded Bliss

Happily married couples are often asked about the secret to their marital success. A new study suggests that it may be as simple as remembering to say "thank you."

Don't Assume Siblings Will Have Food Allergies, Too

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Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe Not, Researchers Say

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Your DNA May Explain High-Calorie Food Cravings

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Healthcare improving too slowly to meet rising strain of chronic diseases

Expenditure on pharmaceuticals per capita, 2013 (or nearest year)
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1. Includes medical non-durables (...

Americans who practice Yoga report better wellness, health behaviors

People who practiced yoga or took natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) were more likely to do so for wellness reasons than to treat a specific health condition, according to analysis of data from the 2012 National...

Childhood Whooping Cough Tied to Small Rise in Epilepsy Risk

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Study Links Having Children to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk

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Weight, Exercise May Affect Children's Thinking Skills

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In-house test kits help motivate parents to reduce allergens in their homes

In-home test kits, coupled with patient education, help parents reduce allergen levels in their homes, according to scientists from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found that parents may become more motivated to participate in...