Fitness

New findings reignite controversy about current recommendations

Before 1973, abortion in the U.S. was severely restricted. More than 40 years later Roe v. Wade is under attack, and access increasingly depends on a woman's income or zip code

Not every movie villain has terrible skin, but it helps

Powered by microwaves, the device avoids some of the risks traditional systems pose

Republican efforts to dismantle U.S. health care unfairly target one gender

What do most women and men die of?

Some thoughts on the latest of a growing number of food- and health-related documentaries, along with some thoughts about this documentary genre, in general.

New research bolsters the growing case that genes play a significant role

Quickly dropping pounds can fuel dehydration and risks to vital organs

Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears and wondered what to do? Up to 50 million people report having tinnitus in the U.S. Yet it is typically a benign condition. What can cause it? And how should you treat it?

A hot summer day makes the body work overtime

Is a slow metabolism keeping you from losing weight? Can you do anything to speed it up? A closer look at what we can realistically do to change our metabolism