Interacting with dogs may affect multiple areas of the brain, study finds

If you decompress by playing with dogs or checking their adorable videos on social media, you…

Toxic plastic chemicals number in the thousands, most are unregulated, report finds

“Life in plastic; it’s fantastic,” so the song goes, but in reality, plastics and the chemicals used to…

How worried should people be about the measles? An expert explains

Measles cases are increasing in the United States, with 45 infections reported in 17 states as…

What to do on the nights you are struggling with insomnia, according to experts

With an early meeting in the morning, I had done everything I could think to do…

Dark roasted and dangerous: Everything you should know about caffeine intoxication

For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee…

The truth about menopause and weight gain

Menopause and weight gain seem to go hand in hand. “I went to sleep and I…

Food Impaction and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

People with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) may experience food allergies. However, you can also be mindful about…

Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — and how to avoid that this April

A stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across Mexico, the United States…

Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20%, study says

Drinking two liters or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages — the equivalent of a…

‘Parrot fever’ outbreak in Europe has led to deaths of five people

A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, a bacterial infection also known as parrot fever, has affected people…