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As a general rule, men take lousy care of their health. They shrug off injuries. They hate going to the doctor for anything. They pay little ...

A small dose of aspirin every day could significantly reduce the risk of dying from a range of common cancers, a study suggests.

A study finds that the social aspect of religion and a shared religious connection built around identity and belonging increase one's sense of ...

Shave and a haircut ... and a blood pressure check. Stylists in African-American communities can educate on medical info, study finds.

There may not be a cure for the common cold, but people who exercise regularly seem to have fewer and milder colds, a new study suggests.

Advanced CT imaging can reduce deaths from lung cancer by 20% among heavy smokers, according to long-awaited results from the first comparison of CT scanning and regular chest X-rays, researchers said Thursday.

Menstrual cramps are often dismissed as a mere nuisance, but new research suggests the monthly misery may be altering women's brains.

Girls are hitting puberty earlier than ever, a change that puts them at higher risk for behavior problems now, cancer problems later, a study ...

Mind-numbing headaches are more likely to strike as the mercury rises, a recent Harvard University study says. But the heat may not be the only perpetrator at play.

Women who spent six hours a day sitting had a 37% increased risk of dying versus those who spent less than three hours a day on their bottoms. ...