Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Help You Sleep Better, Study Finds

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? A new study suggests that a natural solution might be found right in your fridge: fruits and veggies.…

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Building Strength May Take Less Exercise Than You Think

Think you need to spend hours lifting weights to build muscle or get stronger?  Researchers at Florida Atlantic University say just a few smart, focused…

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Smartphone App Can Track Huntington’s Disease Symptoms

Most folks tap away at their smartphone for fun, communication or information. But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a rare…

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Most People Open To Sharing Smartwatch Health Data With Doctors

A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study says most folks are willing to share it…

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Abortion-Ban States Provide Worse Health Care To Pregnant Women, Study Says

Pregnant women are more likely to have poorer health care in states that ban or restrict abortion, a new study says. Expectant mothers are more…

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BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users. The recall…

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Advice In Teen TikTok Beauty Videos Can Lead To Skin Damage

The TikTok video shows a teenage girl in braces applying a series of 14 beauty products to her face, an arsenal that costs nearly $350…

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Don’t Sweat The Weight — Healthy Eating Helps Your Heart Regardless

Don’t get frustrated if switching to a healthy diet doesn’t result in any weight loss – your heart is thanking you nonetheless, a new study…

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An Expert’s Guide to Keeping Middle-Age Spread at Bay

You’re not just getting older, you’re probably getting bigger. Between their 20s and 40s, most Americans can expect to put on 10 to 25 pounds…

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4 States Ask FDA to Lift Rules on Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions.…

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Interrupted Sleep Plagues New Mothers

It’s not news that new mothers lose a lot of sleep in the weeks after giving birth. But a new study underscores just how much…

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More U.S. Teens Are Now Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss

More American teenagers now use the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as doctors and families grow more comfortable with the treatment.  But experts say access is still…

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