Dairy-related illness is caused more often from raw, or unpasteurized, milk than pasteurized milk, according to a new government report.

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that the risk of getting ill from consuming raw milk is 150 times...

More than a third of the U.S. population have their ears pierced -- with about one in seven people having a piercing somewhere other than the ear lobe, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. A new review of studies underscores just how important it is to get...

What do chickens have to do with UTIs?

No, this isn't a bad joke. A new study shows that UTIs can sometimes be caused by eating contaminated chicken. That's surprising because until now, doctors have blamed this common infection on transmission of Escherichia coli bacteria -- or E.coli -- from...

UPDATED 2/17: Nick Cannon released a statement today on the 92.3 NOW morning show website, saying that he is stepping down from his "Rollin" radio show in order to rest his body.

He said in the statement:

Under doctor's orders, I have been asked to...

About two in five adults with rheumatoid arthritis lead a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.

Recently, there has been more evidence showing shown that being moderately physically active helps people with rheumatoid arthritis with their balance, pain reduction,...

If you're trying to lose pounds to get to a healthy weight, a new study shows those liquid calories matter, too.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, showed that overweight and obese people who swapped out their caloric drinks for...

According to a recent study from the University of Southern California, Wall Street life may not be as great as it seems -- at least, when it comes to health

The study, to be published in the journal Administrative Science Quarterly, looked at two dozen young investment...

Will this cup of coffee make me unable to sleep tonight?

A new smartphone app claims to be able to help answer that question by determining how the caffeine content in coffee, soda and other drinks affect a person over time.

"Many people don't understand how caffeine...

A new study provides even more evidence that man's best friend is good for your health -- this time, the findings suggest heart-healthy benefits of pet ownership.

A new study in the American Journal of Cardiology shows that for people with chronic diseases, having a pet is...

Having trouble staying asleep at night could spell trouble for your memory in old age, a new study suggests.

Research that will be presented in April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology shows that people who reported waking up more than five times in an hour...

It's 6 p.m. on Valentine's Day, and you're not yet done with the big project due tomorrow. Your sweetie's waiting for you to come home for dinner. Do you:

A) Leave the office anyway, stopping on the way home to pick up some chocolates, much to the chagrin of...

Valentine's Day may get a bad rap as a greeting card holiday, but at the heart of it (no pun intended), it's an opportunity for us to be reminded of the loving relationships in our lives, which have a real and lasting impact on our health and well-being.

Factors...

Overeating may have effects beyond a big waistline -- a new study shows it could also affect seniors' memory.

A new study, to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in April, shows that elderly people who eat up to 6,000 calories a...

If you're the sort of person who finishes every bit of food on your plate, even when you're aware that you're eating too much, then this is an idea you might get behind.

A new study in the journal Health Affairs shows that when given the option,...

When some people come down with a really bad case of the flu, the lasting effects may include an unceasing runny nose or a cough that just won't go away. But for a 40-year-old British woman, it was a French accent.

The Daily Mail reports the curious case...

Why do people exercise?

We know that regular fitness is good for the heart and that it can help the body to build muscles and maintain a healthy weight. But it also spurs the release of endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that promote happiness.

And now a new study in...

What is causing the mysterious Tourette-like illness affecting students at Le Roy High School in New York, and even others in the LeRoy community?

Many experts have diagnosed them with conversion disorder -- where a stress or psychological issue manifests in physical symptoms. But now New...

The amount of trans-fatty acid -- also known as trans fat, which raises levels of "bad" cholesterol" and lowers levels of "good" cholesterol -- has decreased in the blood of the U.S. population over the last decade, according to a new government report.

The Centers for Disease Control...

Green tea has long been eyed for possible health benefits, including its potential to decrease the risk of certain cancers, its antioxidant properties and its blood-pressure lowering effects. A new study suggests it could also help with the aging process, too.

Researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate School...

Americans love their salt, and are eating much more of it than they should be, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that highlights our biggest sources of dietary sodium.

"Too much sodium raises blood pressure, which is a...