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Some new research findings offer reassurance for pregnant women who take antidepressants. The large, far-reaching analysis found no indication that…

Onset of dementia may be delayed or possibly avoided by making sure people have sufficient vitamin D, a new study suggests. The study, published…

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Women who eat a vegetarian diet have significantly higher risks of suffering a hip fracture compared with peers who eat meat (including poultry) even…

Updated breast cancer guidelines from an alliance of leading cancer centers recommend annual mammograms for all average-risk women 40 and older. …

Helen Mongelia's 102 years reflect the mysterious alchemy of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that coalesce to aid longevity. Fresh food…

Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely…

The more places you visit each day -- such as when you're shopping or running errands -- the higher your step counts, a new study suggests. The…

Bariatric procedures are now viewed as a way to both prevent and treat dangerous health problems linked to obesity. Dr. Thomas Tsai had performed…