Third-hand smoke a danger to tots
Nicotine can linger on surfaces and interact with chemicals in the air to form carcinogens, a new study shows. Full story
Nicotine can linger on surfaces and interact with chemicals in the air to form carcinogens, a new study shows. Full story
The aliens are blue, but some moviegoers feel green during the 3-D version of the sci-fi epic.
The second stage of Haiti's medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives. Full story
In a story with more twists than a soap opera, Obama's invitation to congressional leaders of both parties to attend a Feb. 25 meeting can't be dismissed as a mere diversion.
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to day that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.
Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom. Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal choice still play a significant role.
Target Corp. said Tuesday it was pulling its Valentine’s Day “Message Bears” from store shelves after California’s attorney general raised concerns that the toys have illegal levels of lead.
The latest research shows a resting heart's numbers can signal more serious problems.
Married couples who refer to themselves as "we" or "us" and describe possessions as "ours" are happier than those who use singular pronouns, a new study shows.
Workers with depression stay home sick more often than healthy colleagues, even when their disease is treated, according to a Thomson Reuters report released on Tuesday.
Alaska is famous for wildlife: moose, bear, whales. Not capuchin monkeys and kinkajous. And the Alaska Board of Game wants it to stay that way.
The country's top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.
Lung cancer is often dramatically different in women than it is in men, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday in another study that suggests ways to tailor treatment for cancer patients.
Thinking about a derriere implant? Chances are you're from the South Atlantic region. Lip augmentation? You're probably in Los Angeles. New data show where you live has a lot to do with which cosmetic surgery you desire.