Children who increasingly used social media over multiple years scored worse on reading and memory tests than those who consumed little or no social media, a new study finds. The …

Over the past two decades, suicide rates have climbed among women in their mid-40s to mid-50s – precisely the age when most experience the menopausal transition. Yet the role of …

Being from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world. It means scraping snow and ice off your car in frigid mornings. And it means …

Many people with chronic pain open the cupboards and refrigerator to cope, new research shows. As many as two-thirds of people living with chronic pain – pain that lasts more …

Behind the scenes, your liver keeps some of your body’s most vital systems running smoothly. It filters your blood, turns food into energy, stores nutrients, and helps you stay healthy. …

Feelings of persistent sadness, loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities, having trouble finding motivation and being fatigued – these are all common symptoms of depression, sometimes called major depression. …

When the weather turns chilly, a bowl of homemade soup can feel like the perfect comfort. This vegan butternut squash soup blends roasted squash with onion, garlic, and warm spices …

Not smoking is still the best way to lower your risk of lung cancer. But doctors are seeing something unexpected: more people who have never smoked are being diagnosed with …

Asthma inhalers emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, a new study shows. Metered dose inhalers, the most frequently prescribed in the U.S., account for 98% …

Tramadol, a common opioid, is only slightly effective at treating chronic pain, a new study says. It also puts people at higher risk for adverse cardiac events including congestive heart …