Health & Fitness

Although many previous studies have shown that too much sedentary time increases the risk of a variety of diseases, including…

Researchers in Brazil announced Thursday the "presence of the Zika virus" in Culex mosquitoes (the common house mosquito) in the…

Pediatricians, parents, industry and policymakers need to join forces to limit children's exposure to virtual and real violence, according to…

The benefits of art therapy have been proven scientifically once again. American researchers have shown that regardless of age or…

For those planning to catch up on sleep on their summer vacation it probably won't be possible to repay your…

Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study…

Kids who watch a lot of television may build less bone during critical years, and be more vulnerable to osteoporosis…

New York City's health department on Friday reported the first documented case of sexual transmission of Zika from a woman…

With their zero-calorie content, artificial sweeteners are often recommended as part of a healthy diet for weight loss or controlling…

Drinking more water could be an easy but overlooked way of helping to manage weight for obese individuals, according to…