People in Finland have been using saunas for more than 2,000 years for physical and mental health. "The thoughts and feelings that emerge from being on the sauna bench could …

Heavy, wet snow has been dubbed "heart attack snow" by meteorologists – and with good reason. The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden …

After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly …

People who like to change up their exercise routines are in good shape. It's the variety of workouts, not just the amount and duration of exercise, that really counts when …

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a …

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50 in the United States – and the reasons why are still murky, a new report says. …

Trying to understand why the common cold hits some people hard – sometimes leading to serious medical complications – but gives other people just the sniffles has been difficult for …

Parents trying to oust their teenagers from bed on the weekends should start letting them roll over and pull the covers back up, a new study suggests. Teens who use …

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices …

A new finger-prick blood test could help diagnose older adults with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are examining whether samples collected show accurately certain biomarkers which denote abnormal proteins in the brain. …