WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Differences in the way body fat grows may explain why increased belly fat appears to boost the risk for certain diseases while extra pounds on the thighs and other parts of the lower body decrease the risk, a new study suggests.

It seems like pain would be the great equalizer: Whether you’re black or white, male or female, you'd think we all experience pain the same way. Except, it turns out, we don’t. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely than whites to cope with untreated pain and less likely to get adequate care for it, studies show. Researchers don’t know whether this ...

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-fed babies are much more likely to put on excess body fat if their mother's diet is high in trans fats, finds a new study.

We use the bathroom every day without thinking much about it -- but sometimes it's worth paying closer attention. The bladder is an organ that can reveal plenty about your inner health. What's yours saying to you?

Intellectual curiosity is one of humankind's most admirable traits. We're fascinated by what we don't fully understand. Were this not true, we'd have no ongoing preoccupation with black holes, or what really happened to Amelia Earhart, or why you can't eat just one Pringle.

Nine years ago, 36-year-old pediatrician Dr. Kimberly Bates, pictured left, was like any other successful 27-year-old: She had just finished medical school and had settled into her residency. She and husband were dreaming of the day when they'd have a child when she was hit with an unthinkable diagnosis -- breast cancer. As if that weren't challenging enough, Bates also discovered ...

TUESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- When expectant mothers get a flu vaccination, they not only protect themselves throughout their pregnancy but may also help safeguard their babies against flu for the first few months of life.

TUESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Older women who get regular dental care are about one-third less likely to suffer from heart disease than those who don't, new findings suggest.

WASHINGTON – It's one of the most intractable killers you've probably never heard of: Sepsis, an out-of-control reaction to infection that can start shutting down organs in mere hours.

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How liquid calories can and do ruin your diet

When it comes to the diet benefits of their foods, certain cultures rise above the rest.

Every pop, ping, ache, and pain has a meaning. Here’s when to take action.

CHICAGO (Reuters) – New depression treatments favor a tailored approach and include recommendations for the use of shock therapy and other alternatives, including exercise when people fail to get relief from drugs.

Every pop, ping, ache, and pain has a meaning. Here’s when to take action.  

FRIDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors who take care of themselves may be more likely to recommend healthy lifestyle habits to their patients than doctors who gobble down fast food a couple of times a week and rarely hit the gym, according to new research.

No, you're not crazy... Fibromyalgia pain is real—just ask the 6 million Americans who deal with it every day. But that doesn't mean your doctors or friends will always believe you. In fact, it can take several years and half a dozen doctors to get a diagnosis. Fibromyalgia is a ghost of an ailment; it can cause life-altering pain, but it ...

If you're one of the 60 to 70 million Americans with a sleep problem, there's a good chance that a sleep myth or two may be keeping you up at night—or leaving you exhausted during the day. Before you invest in a new $1,500 mattress or spend a couple of nights wired with electrodes in a sleep lab, see if you ...

Hoping to avoid the influenza virus? Here's our guide to identifying the enemy, fighting back, and surviving this season's germ warfare.

Having a low-energy day? Sometimes the problem is lack of sleep. But even if you're well rested, certain diet or exercise habits or other lifestyle choices can bring on a slump. And surprisingly little things—like the size of your Starbucks order or how you decorate your office—can hurt or help your energy levels. Make some of these tweaks to recharge your ...