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Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, according to a U.S. study of thousands of women – with physical activity having the biggest impact.

A new survey by the jobs site CareerBliss.com finds that employees with higher salaries are happier with all aspect of their work life, not just their compensation.

The study found that removing soda only prompted students to buy sports drinks and other sugar-laden beverages instead.

Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds — if you stay active.

Exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A before birth could affect girls' behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the compound used in the manufacturing of some plastic drink bottles and food can linings....

Contrary to previous studies, giving patients with lung problems omega-3 fatty acids and “antioxidants”appears to do more harm than good, researchers reported Wednesday. A study involving 272 adults who were being treated at 44 hospitals for acute lung problems failed to find any benefits and even indicated the treatment may worsen patients’ condition.

Health officials are concerned about the trend at a time when many infectious diseases are making a comeback.

According to a 2000 survey, Americans' worst fear is a cancer diagnosis. One out of every three women and one out of every two men will be diagnosed with cancer in her or his lifetime. It's against this backdrop that the American Association for Cancer Research, which bills itself as the world's largest cancer research organization, posed the question: Where do we stand in the war against cancer?

A new study to be published in the October issue of the journal Appetite shows just how simple cutting calories, without the hunger, can actually be. The secret is portion-controlled meal replacements.

The pill, Eliquis, exceeded expectations as a better therapy for millions of people with atrial fibrillation, according to final results of a worldwide study released Sunday.