Linda Thrasybule

Most U.S. adults eat more protein than recommended, and while it isn't necessarily unhealthy, it can contribute to weight gain. Here are three things you should know about eating protein.

Prions, such as those that cause mad cow disease, may spread via lymph tissue, a new study finds.

From the moment a woman gives birth, her brain begins to change. Here's a look at what happens.

Here are tips for avoiding weight gain on game day.

People who meet their health goals, such as losing weight or lowering their blood pressure, should be rewarded, one doctor argues.

The rate of injuries related to swimming has risen 30 percent over the last two decades, researchers say.

If you're having a hard time putting down that pint of ice cream, it may not be because you're hard wired to keep eating it.

Obese men have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer, but a lower risk of developing earlier stages of the disease, a new review finds.

Anti-aging products make some alluring promises. Here's a look at five ingredients, and the evidence about whether they may actually work.

After children in a study were treated with laxatives, most did not wet their beds for the next three months.

The number of accidents involving a pedestrian wearing headphones has tripled in recent years, a new study finds.

In some cases, people have died after being shocked with Tasers. A new study of these cases may reveal why.

On Halloween, its not just how much candy kids eat that affects their risk of cavities. How often kids eat candy, and the type of candy they eat may also affect their teeth, experts say.

A study in mice shows that fasting briefly may ward off some of chemotherapy's toxic side effects.

Acupuncture offered only a slight benefit in terms of reducing the number of days people suffered from migraines.