Sara G. Miller

Your height may be linked to your risk of blood clots: A new study from Sweden finds that taller men and women were more likely to develop blood clots in their veins than their shorter counterparts.

Next time you're sitting near someone who yawns, try this: Don't yawn. Odds are, you'll probably find that it's pretty difficult to hold back.

An infant girl in Connecticut developed lead poisoning after wearing — and chewing on — a bracelet made with lead beads, according to a new report of the child's case.

Humans first journeyed into space in 1961, but even half a century later, questions remain about how spaceflight affects the human body.

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy passed an important hurdle on the path to becoming a prescription drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

Houston and other parts of southeast Texas are in the midst of historic flooding from Harvey, now a tropical storm, with heavy rain still expected to batter the region in the coming days.

When you Google "clinical depression" on your smartphone, you'll get more than a list of the symptoms: Now, Google will ask if you would like to "check if you're clinically depressed."

A woman in Arizona died from an infection called rabbit fever, despite never coming into contact with any rabbits, according to a recent report of the woman's case.

What if you could reap the benefits of exercise without moving a muscle?

The patterns in your brain may predict how your body physically reacts to stressful situations, a new study finds.

Talk about an earache: When a man in China went to the hospital because of severe ear pain, doctors found a live gecko curled up in his ear canal, according to news reports.

Even the president of the United States couldn't look away from the Great American Solar Eclipse.

A 12-year-old girl in Florida damaged her eyes by looking at the sun for 1 minute, according to a new report of the girl's case.

Dogs of a different color have been spotted roaming the streets of Navi Mumbai in India, according to news reports.

For those who prefer no hair "down there," beware: Pubic hair grooming injuries may be more common than you think.

When a 24-year-old man in Belgium went to the hospital because he had belly pain, doctors found an olive stuck in his small intestine — and soon after, diagnosed him with Crohn's disease.

A 25-year-old woman in Australia died after consuming too much protein, in the form of shakes, supplements and protein-packed foods, the New York Post reported yesterday.

Can Beyoncé ever catch a break? A photo showing the mom to twins Sir and Rumi Carter drinking alcohol has prompted backlash.

The German government is considering approval of a food ingredient that most people try their best to avoid: parasite eggs.

Smoking pot is often considered safer than smoking cigarettes, but a new study suggests that marijuana use may increase a person's risk of death from high blood pressure.

For people who just can't seem to pass up the candy in a supermarket checkout line, grocery shopping online may be helpful, reducing these impulse purchases, a new study suggests

WASHINGTON — Do you know how much alcohol is in your drink? If you're making a judgment based on taste and smell alone, you may miss the mark, a new study from England finds.