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Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

But expert notes questions about frequency remain

Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says

High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame

Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds

Here are seven foods that seem to be healthy but aren't great -- and some better choices.

Crankiness is just the tip of the iceberg. Getting enough sleep is as important for health as eating right and getting exercise.

Losing weight when you're a parent can be a challenge. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a little planning and these tips, you may find it easier than you think.

Exercise is great. How do you know how much is safe for your child?

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Aggressive treatment for prostate cancer may not be warranted for many older patients with underlying medical conditions, a new study finds. Treatments for prostate cancer, such as surgery, radiation and radioactive seed implants,...

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Swollen tonsils and adenoids are a major cause of sleep apnea in children, and while removing them did not improve attention, memory or learning for these kids, it did help them with sleep, behavior and quality of life, a new...

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Use of the antidepressant Lexapro appears to help prevent a potentially serious stress-related heart condition, a new study finds. The condition is known as known as "mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia." Although people...

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Less is more when it comes to steroid therapy for patients having severe bouts of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Swiss investigators. Five days of glucocorticoid treatment with prednisone to treat COPD...

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Finding early signs of lung cancer was once next to impossible, but a new study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that screening with low-dose CT scans may help spot the beginnings of disease in high-risk patients....

TUESDAY, May 21 -- When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. This "suicide contagion" occurs regardless of whether the teens knew the deceased student personally, the...

Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy

Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

TUESDAY, May 21 -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients experience a significant amount of pain, new research suggests. Pain levels are nearly on par with the kind of discomfort experienced by many osteoarthritis and rheumatoid...