Health

States across the U.S. are reporting rising rates of influenza-like illness, hinting that flu season is starting early this year.

The rapid rise in allergic symptoms over the past few decades may be due to mounting carbon dioxide and a warmer atmosphere, a new study finds.

Scientists found fungus in different types of tumors.

Do cell phones cause cancer? Studies can't find a link, but fear remains.

There is no plausible biological or physical reasoning for why it cell phones would cause cancer.

It’s clear that chronic stress isn’t great for you, but we still don’t know whether it drives cancer.

Nuts, seeds, and fruits are generally healthy but, like many health foods, they can pack a lot of calories.

Scientists have discovered a chain of events occurring inside cells that control the amount of fat the body takes up.

Simple strategies like eating more fiber and moving more can help with weight loss.

The FDA's proposed changes to food labels are a step in the right direction, but parents can start encouraging healthy eating habits for their children right now.

Americans are eating fewer fast foods but there's room for improvement.

How to stay active when you don't feel like it.

Intellectual activities make people eat more than when just resting.

People who are competitively active, such as college athletes or those training for an Ironman event, have unique nutritional needs.