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Excess weight, especially a "spare tire" around the middle, increases the risk of an earlier death for Hispanics, a large new study suggests.
Binge-watching episodes of your favorite shows does no favors for your brain, an expert warns.
As extreme heat events become more common, you need to know how to protect your heart.
If a close relative has had blood cancer, you're more likely to get it, a large new study reports.
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative.
Ever wonder what top trainers tell their best clients? Personal trainers excel in mapping out individualized exercise programs. And they also offer insights that can help fitness buffs stay motivated.
If you have migraines, one or two cups of coffee a day may be okay, but three or more could raise your risk of an attack, a new study concludes.
A new study adds to the list of potential health threats from global warming: Higher mercury levels in certain fish.
Cigarette smokers have a sharply higher risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) -- and even if they quit, that added risk can last for decades, a new study warns.
Is your toothbrush more than four months old? And how about your contact lens case? These and other everyday essentials need regular replacing, no matter how comfortable you are with them.