health

Earlier this week the Center of Disease Control published a new report stating that although Americans are living longer these days, they are still getting fatter.

Trying to shed some unwanted pounds? Skip the cereal and have eggs for breakfast instead — new research shows you may wind up eating less later on.

Reusable grocery bags are supposed to cut down on plastic waste and help the environment, but officials in Oregon recently learned they can also be breeding grounds for dangerous pathogens.

Want to live longer? Then start jogging. While that might seem like a chore, there’s even better news. You only need to jog a little bit to extend your time on earth.

If you have trouble sticking to a workout routine or a diet, having your loved ones nag you to get fit may actually be the first step in whipping yourself into shape .

At some point or another, most of us have caught ourselves speaking out loud to, well, no one. But although you may think talking to yourself makes you look crazy, scientists say it could actually have some real benefits.

Thought to be eliminated in the US since 2000, the number of measles cases spiked last year to 222, the highest number in 15 years. Not surprisingly, the majority of those affected did not receive the measles vaccine, said a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Gossip-mongers are shunned from many social groups — but a new study finds they may actually be the least-stressed among us.

If salty foods are your weakness, blame your childhood. Research has found that babies given such foods can develop a preference for them that carries over into adulthood.

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women.