Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey in new special
The TV personality discusses modern weight loss medications in the ABC special "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution."
A new study raises concerns about intermittent fasting and a higher risk of death. Here's why experts aren't worried.
New research links time-restricted eating like intermittent fasting to a higher risk of cardiovascular death. But experts are skeptical.
Women are taking Mucinex and other cold medicines to get pregnant. Does it work?
There's a fertility hack that's been swirling around for years: taking Mucinex. Here's what doctors think — and why you shouldn't take it if you're already pregnant.
Lavender lattes are popular at Starbucks and other coffee shops. Are they good for you?
Inhaling lavender scent can reduce stress and help you sleep better. But should you drink lavender coffee?
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, can now be purchased online. Here's what to know.
Opill has been FDA-approved since 1973, but this is the first time a birth control pill will be available without a prescription in the U.S.
Why are middle-aged Americans so lonely — and what habits can we learn from Europeans?
Americans are highly individualistic, which experts say may contribute to our feelings of loneliness.
Dogs are great for stress, but husbands? Not so much. Here's what to know about this week's health headlines.
From lavender lattes to relationship stress, here's the health news you need to know.
COVID helped to kill off a flu strain. Here's how that will affect influenza vaccines in the future.
A strain of the flu virus has died out, and experts say COVID played a role. As a result, next year's flu shot will protect against three strains, instead of four.
Olivia Munn says this breast cancer risk assessment score saved her life. Here's what to know.
Olivia Munn revealed she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Struggling with your sleep? Experts share 6 tips that'll help.
Many people aren’t getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Here, experts share their top tips for better sleep.
Why threats to IVF have these women alarmed: 'Are they going to make me try and have all those babies?'
These women have gone through IVF. Here's why they're sounding the alarm about the Alabama Supreme Court's recent ruling that frozen embryos are legally considered children.
Celebrities love cold plunges. But are they actually good for you?
Josh Brolin stripped down to do a cold plunge on SNL. Here's what experts say about the wellness practice.
How fatphobia influences what fashions are considered 'flattering' — and why plus-size women are tired of being told to 'dress for your figure'
Why it's time to end the myth of "flattering" clothing, writes columnist Meghan De Maria.
Can chewing gum relieve stress and help you concentrate? Here's what the research says.
Chewing gum may have some surprising mental health benefits, but experts say you don't want to overdo it.
Masks work, telehealth is here to stay — and other health lessons we've learned since the pandemic started 4 years ago
It’s been four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Here are six important lessons we’ve learned.
A parent's guide to consumer recalls
What to do if your child's crib, food or favorite toy gets recalled — and why it's important to act even if your product seems fine.
Overwhelmed by alerts? Avoid calling people? Here's what phone anxiety looks like — and why it happens.
"I hate making phone calls," one woman says. Ahead, experts explain what's behind techno stress and phone phobia.
Why living near green spaces is good for you — and other health news to know
What to know about the latest health news.
Do you need a water flosser — and should you be filling it with mouthwash? What dentists say about a new viral trend.
TikTok users are adding mouthwash to their water flossers and using them to remove tonsil stones. Does it work?
Firearms are a leading cause of death. Why don't more doctors talk to their patients about gun safety?
Why one expert recommends having a "thoughtful conversation" about gun safety instead of taking the approach "that guns are bad and we shouldn't have them."