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NEW ORLEANS — Strokes are striking people in the U.S.

Men still aren't living as long as women — and that holds true for humans' primate cousins as well, a new study shows

Infectious-disease outbreaks not only have the potential to destabilize societies, they pose a threat to international economies, as well.

A growing body of research is finding that the way parents relate to their children affects more than their mental and emotional health.

When Troy Aikman retired from the National Football League after 12 seasons as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, he was determined to keep training as hard as ever, out of fear he’d become an “overweight retired guy,” he says.

More people are dying for the perfect selfie.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine reported that eating cheese — specifically the aged kind containing the compound spermidine, as found in blue cheese — was linked to a longer life in mammals when tested on mice.

Even accounting for social and economic status, having a child with cancer is tied to income reductions for parents and job discontinuation for mothers, according to a new study.

A generation who grew up on cell phones and other handheld devices are now starting their own families, and many companies are providing smart phones to their employees meaning working parents are expected to be available after hours -- making it harder than ever to lead by example.

The Thanksgiving meal is like a “Greatest Hits” album of your favorite family recipes.

Ashlie Molstad knows the true value of self-acceptance.

Looking to clean up your diet?

Men who behave like promiscuous playboys or feel powerful over women are more likely to have mental health problems than men with less sexist attitudes, according to a study released on Monday.

Scientists believe they are on the brink of a cure for people born deaf after producing stem cells to correct a hereditary defect.

Some families gathering for Thanksgiving this week may have something to argue about besides politics: what to do when teens at the table follow a different diet than everyone else.

Kids who play "choking games" to achieve a euphoric high are more likely to be suicidal and face a greater risk of injury and death when they play alone, a U.S. study suggests.

New research documents another decline in dementia rates but experts say the rising numbers of older Americans may halt that trend unless better ways are found to keep brains healthy.

The city of Denver will soon allow people to smoke or consume marijuana in some bars and restaurants, thanks to the passage of a new initiative in the 2016 election

Megan Barker gave birth to a 7-pound, 7-ounce baby boy Oct. 22—but he's not her son, he's her grandson.

Heartburn is a big problem in the US.