A daily, low-dose aspirin helps prevent the recurrence of certain colon cancers, a new study suggests. Colorectal cancer rates are down in older people but have been steadily rising in …

Health insurers will cover the cost of COVID-19, flu and other vaccines through 2026 regardless of what an advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends. The …

Light, refreshing and full of flavor, soba noodles with tofu and papaya bring together wholesome ingredients in a heart-healthy dish that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. The nutty taste …

Blueberries are one of nature's treats, whether they're added to yogurt or cereal, eaten with cream or just popped into the mouth alone. They have abundant health benefits, too. Research …

People with so-called "resting squint face" may seem like they are perpetually angry, but they may just be having trouble seeing. Focusing on close objects becomes increasingly difficult as people …

About 1 in 6 parents have skipped or delayed recommended vaccines for their children, a new survey shows. Republicans, parents under 35 and those who home school their children were …

Fall-related deaths among older adults have been climbing sharply. The culprit, in the view of some experts, is Americans' reliance on prescription drugs that increase risk of falls. But there …

Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. However, a growing body of research is challenging this explanation, pointing instead to the playing surface as a critical …

Philadelphia is the fourth-worst city in the United States for people with asthma, according to the latest rankings from the Asthma and Allergy Association of America. Allentown ranked No. 3.

People who have insomnia may be at much higher risk of developing dementia than people who have no trouble sleeping, a new study suggests. People who had trouble sleeping at …