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By: Cari Nierenberg, Contributing writer Published: 02/23/2015 03:09 AM EST on LiveScience New guidelines released today by a leading U.S. pediatricians group urge a more practical, commonsense approach toward nutrition…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) – It’s not uncommon to hear about missionaries and medical volunteers in far-flung corners of the world who deal with health crises every day. More unusual is…
Health depends on a number of factors — genetics, environment, lifestyle factors, and according to new research, personality might also play a large role in determining health outcomes. – The…
Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe turns 91 on Saturday, with his supporters saying they will back him to run his full term until 2018 and beyond despite nagging questions about his…
It’s Friday and here are the 5 things to know for your New Day. SUPERBUG Not coming clean: The superbug CRE outbreak that led to the death of two patients…
It’s Friday and here are the 5 things to know for your New Day. SUPERBUG Not coming clean: The superbug CRE outbreak that led to the death of two patients…
JAIPUR, India — Indian officials this week scrambled to cope with a rise in cases of the flu, which they say has sickened thousands of people and caused the deaths…
Adding insult to injury, insurers are not required to count out-of-network charges toward Obamacare’s annual limit on out-of-pocket expenses. Efforts by doctors, hospitals and other health providers to charge patients…
Adults aren’t the only ones who can have their identity stolen. Tens of millions of American children had their Social Security numbers, date of birth and health care ID numbers…
We held an appreciation program with breakfast for all the ELWA Hospital staff after our morning chapel gathering, to recognize those who had served so courageously during the worst of…
Dropping just 5% to 10% of your body weight can improve your overall health and reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. But shedding unwanted pounds can also have…
HAVANA — Anuja Agrawal jumped on the phone. President Obama had just announced that he would restore diplomatic relations with Cuba — and Ms. Agrawal, who runs a medical tourism…
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has beaten its own estimates for Obamacare enrollments, which exceeded 11 million through Sunday’s deadline for most U.S. residents to choose a health insurance plan,…
Like many 23-year-olds, Alain Nteff has big dreams. What sets him apart from most, however, is what he’s actually trying to achieve: wiping out maternal mortality. The Cameroonian entrepreneur is…
Do you handle your worries well, or do you let them spiral into something more? – Stress can have a huge impact on our health. Constant, high levels of anxiety…
Despite questions about four challengers’ legal right to bring their lawsuit, the Supreme Court probably will not be deterred from deciding whether millions of people covered by the health care…
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com What we eat and drink can protect our bodies against myriad health woes. Newer studies have shown that over 50% of heart disease cases are preventable with…
Smokers are less likely to seek cigarettes if the packaging is plain, as opposed to packs that have brands on them, according to new research from the Universities of Exeter…
WASHINGTON — The saga over Virginia’s regulations of abortion clinics continued Thursday as the Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates passed a budget amendment that would block the state board of…
“If I look back over 25 years, for sure it starts with sleep,” Cindy Crawford said of how she maintains her health and wellness. The Huffington Post met with the…
“We may be from different political parties, but both of us have dedicated our careers to supporting the health of children and their families,” Clinton and Frist wrote. “This isn’t…
By Amy Marturana for YouBeauty.com – More from YouBeauty.com: Study: Subway Poles Are a “Rain Forest” of Bacterial Life What Your Acne is Trying to Tell You About Your Health…
New York state prison authorities have continued the illegal practice of shackling pregnant inmates during labor, fail to provide most female prisoners with enough sanitary napkins and toilet paper, and…
This panel is a presentation of The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in collaboration with The Huffington Post. As…
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois public health officials are now reporting 11 people have diagnosed with measles. – A notice on the college website says the student attended classes Feb….
The legislation applies to enclosed, private vehicles but not to anyone driving alone. “Three million children are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars, putting their health at risk,” the Public…
You may think you’re doing yourself a favor by having the occasional glass of wine. Beyond the enjoyment, we’ve all heard about the much-touted health benefits of light drinking, which…
California health officials and doctors are strongly urging parents not to intentionally expose their kids to infectious diseases after news broke that anti-vaccination parents may be throwing “measles parties” so…
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is partnering with high-profile members of the fast-growing electronic sports and video gaming community as part of the White House’s effort to drive Affordable Care…
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama singled out office supply giant Staples Inc as undercutting his healthcare reform law and said large corporations should not use the…