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Two new studies found that wearing a cloth or paper surgical mask does not "negatively affect vigorous workouts," at least for healthy, active adults, surprising participants who expected they would.

New research about the microorganisms that live in our gut could lead to new treatments for conditions related to the immune system.

Actress Rebel Wilson recently shared that the best weight loss tip that she has is one that almost anyone can do: Get outside and walk more.

Shifting to a low-fat, plant-based diet may help you lose weight, according to a new study.

These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks.

If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't.

Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern.

Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen recently opened up about her past struggles with breastfeeding, urging society to normalize baby formula. In a series of tweets, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she felt guilt and shame in the past for having to use formula instead.

The CDC has announced that they are considering shortening COVID-19 self-quarantines from 14 days to seven to 10 days. Here's what you need to know.

A new study showed that not only does regular exercise lead to a better mood, simply adding a bit more movement to your day — doing things like opting for the stairs over an elevator — can also help make you happier.

A new study that followed thousands of women with asthma for nearly two decades found that those who regularly used birth control pills experienced fewer asthma flare-ups.

The co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge — the viral fundraiser that swept social media in 2014 — died Sunday, November 22, at the age of 37.

With 'exponential growth' in the number of coronavirus cases around the country, the CDC recommends Americans not travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

There's no question that Dr. Fauci is one of the strongest advocates of face masks. When dining out, many of us breathe a sigh of relief when we sit down at the table and remove the mask. But Fauci, speaking to Trevor Noah, said that's the wrong way to approach eating in public.

We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay.

As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know.

The grim COVID-19 infection count just keeps on soaring. Why is the virus roaring back with a vengeance, or did it ever actually go away?

Moderna — the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company — has just shot to stardom with the news that early data shows that its new coronavirus vaccine shows a remarkable 94.5 percent rate of efficacy. This is all in spite of the fact that Moderna has yet to produce an FDA-approved drug.

You've practiced social distancing for months. So, you're safe to let your mask down at a dinner party or a game night with a handful of friends, right?

Like one of as many as 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44, Roberts was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s, a condition that went unrecognized during her adolescence despite reporting symptoms to her doctor.

New research has shown that rather than focusing on your child's body mass index or diet, it's more important to ensure that they're getting enough activity.

First-year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine promised to advocate for a more equitable health-care system.

With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra.

The death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on Sunday spotlights the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor survival rate — about 10 percent over five years.

Al Roker, the Today weatherman and co-host, has revealed a recent cancer diagnosis. The popular TV personality shared that he will undergo surgery next week. This will not be his first surgery, however — he's been in and out of operating room doors more than a few times over the course of his life.

Social distancing and other safeguards to curtail the spread of the coronavirus could have the bonus benefit of clamping down on the spread of the flu, health experts say.

Like millions of other Americans, you likely woke up over these last few mornings feeling a certain level of stress as you checked for election results. While you wait, it's important to tame your stress and channel that energy into something more productive than doomscrolling.