Health

The extremely strict abortion bans in Texas won again in the federal courts on Tuesday. The federal appeals court in New Orleans sided with Texas in a case about abortions …

Seniors who are in Medicare Advantage and dissatisfied with their plans can make a switch until March 31. SolStock/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SolStock/Getty Images Seniors who are in …

For children, a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous pairing. Pavlina Popovska/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pavlina Popovska/Getty Images For children, a bulky coat and …

An oral drug is proving an effective treatment for the acute strain of this potentially fatal disease — an alternative to injections of drugs that posed serious risks to the …

We’re sometimes told to let an addicted loved one “hit bottom.” Addiction experts say providing support is more likely to lead to someone entering recovery.

Walking, biking or even riding a scooter to get from place to place ups your non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT. Small movements can make a positive difference to your overall …

A new law brings in changes for mental health patients and providers. Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images A new law brings …

A new law will allow more mental health providers to accept Medicare patients. Could this help close the mental health gap for millions of older Americans?

People typically take stock and resolve to make healthy changes around the new year. Blue zones, the longest-lived communities on earth, offer lessons on habits that promote health and longevity.

Ten-month-old Ahmin Esas, who was born with clubfoot, shares a moment with his mother and brother in the family’s home near Battambang, Cambodia. As a single parent with limited means, …