Whenever we ask, “What is love?” it’s usually because a) we’re unsure if a certain special someone really loves us, or b) because a certain special someone just accused us...

Lack of sleep can make you sick. And while everybody has the occasional restless night, for those who suffer from chronic insomnia — some 15 percent of older adults in...

There are several lifestyle choices you can make for yourself and for your family to reduce the risk of getting eye diseases. You have heard most of this advice before...

The number of industrial chemicals known to cause neurodevelopmental disabilities among children — such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia — has doubled from six to 12 over...

Cortisol is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. Conditions such as inflammatory disorders, skin disorders and some cancers can be treated with synthetic cortisol-like compounds, sometimes called corticosteroids. A...

Not getting a good night's sleep might be linked to shrinkage of the brain's gray matter over time, new research suggests. Faster deterioration of three parts of the brain was...

Second-hand smoke from electronic cigarettes may be less harmful than their tobacco-laden cousins, but they still release toxins into the air, according to a new study. Second-hand smoke from e-cigarettes...

Meditation might be a path to migraine relief, according to a new study. “For the approximate 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines, there is big need for non-pharmaceutical treatment...

A new study has revealed that symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be reduced with help of ‘yogic breathing.’ Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have shown that a...