Health & Fitness

Warm weather means it’s time for barbecues, beach days, and backyard get-togethers. But with rising temperatures comes the risk of foodborne illness, especially when meals are served outdoors. Here's how …

Since President Donald Trump has returned to office, American doctors have shown skyrocketing interest in becoming licensed in Canada, where dozens more than normal have already been cleared to practice, …

Mini strokes, or TIAs, lead to the same cognitive decline as full strokes over five years, new research shows. The findings reinforce long-standing concerns that people experiencing TIAs don't respond …

Longevity is a hot topic these days. Academic journals and mainstream outlets alike regularly report on studies touting the science behind long lives and tell stories of aging adults running …

The prevalence of clinical depression in older teenagers doubled nationally from 2019 to 2022, according to a report that sheds new insights into the youth mental health crisis. The report …

A Philadelphia teacher who created a digital literacy program and oversees a student-run TV news program is being honored by the Phillies and Independence Blue Cross as part of a …

The mental health of mothers in the United States has steeply declined over much of the last decade, new research shows. Mothers reporting to have "excellent" mental health dipped significantly …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer will recommend COVID-19 shots for healthy pregnant women and healthy children, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said …

Social influencers have touted vibration plates with helping them lose weight loss, improve balance and speed up muscle recovery. But research on their effectiveness is inconsistent. Vibrating plates are probably …

Traditional talk therapy uses verbal communication to help people gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and to learn coping strategies. But some people don't feel comfortable discussing their …