It seems as though every day brings a new study on the merits – or the risks – of coffee. So, what’s the real scoop? If you like drinking coffee simply for the pleasure of it, Harvard Univer... Read more

They’re sold everywhere, but can probiotics – the good bacteria found in some foods like yogurt and in supplements – really help restore digestive health? Maybe, but only for some people, ne... Read more

Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding pain, a new study suggests. The review of 21 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 peop... Read more

The kind of teenager least interested in smoking appears to be the type most likely to try a cigarette after they experiment with vaping, a new study indicates. Overall, teens are four times... Read more

Flexibility is a component of all types of movement – from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury. Yet flexibility training... Read more

The advice to “let go” of negative feelings is repeated in yoga classes and self-help books. Now, a new study suggests it really brings a lasting health benefit. The study, of more than 1,10... Read more

What’s the difference between herbs and supplements and the drugs that you buy over the counter? Shopping for dietary supplements can be like stepping into a wild frontier with few rules and... Read more

Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief. But one dietitian can explain its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bo... Read more

Adults who get more than the recommended amount of sleep have an increased risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data from nearly 117,00 adults, aged 35... Read more

A new mint-sized, battery-free patch that alerts wearers to potentially harmful sunlight exposure in real time might become a powerful weapon in preventing skin cancer. Powered by the sun wh... Read more