A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests.
Taking a cold-water or ice bath may reduce exercise-related muscle soreness but it's not clear whether it can cause harmful side effects, a new evidence review indicates.
Exercise can improve the health, energy and well-being of cancer patients after they've completed their main cancer treatment, a new review finds.
Vigorous exercise causes changes in some 180 prostate genes among men with early stage prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Overweight and obese adults are at significantly increased risk for lumbar spine disc degeneration, a potential cause of low back pain, researchers say.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled on Wednesday new standards for school meals -- the first revisions in more than 15 years. The goal: To provide healthier meals and better nutrition for...
Talking on a cellphone or texting while walking slows you down and makes it difficult to walk in a straight line, researchers report.
Chronic boredom grips one-fourth of office workers, which may affect their quality of work as well as their physical and mental health, a new study suggests.