Health & Fitness

Nearly 10% of U.S. adults have had cancer at some point in their lives, the latest Gallup poll shows. That's the largest percentage Gallup has recorded in more over 18…

Thanksgiving is always a heavy-travel time with crowded airports and highways. But the ripple effects from the extended government shutdown and the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers – including…

A 47-year-old New Jersey man is the first known person to die from an allergy to red meat caused by alpha-gal syndrome, a disease transmitted by various ticks. A study…

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne…

New research out of the University of Pennsylvania has helped identify how major weight-loss drugs suppress so-called "food noise" in the brain. "Food noise" is a term for constant thoughts…

Much of life went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic — work, school and even some doctor's appointments. So did many support groups for people with alcohol use disorder. But people…

There are so many brands and models of running shoes that selecting a pair that fits and functions well can feel as arduous as completing a marathon. And there seems…

As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media…

Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday. People who were in terminals A and B between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday…

If you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more effective than running when it comes to burning fat and reducing insulin…