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Discover the nutritional powerhouse of chia seeds—from omega-3s to protein—on VitalSigns with Brendon Fallon.

Touching is far more than just a love language. Emerging research finds that physical contact is a cornerstone ...

While dandelions are often perceived as unwelcome and notoriously difficult to eradicate, it's time to uncover their hidden ...

On May 28, 1943, Lt. Louis Zamperini’s plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean while he and his crew ...

For years, it has been widely accepted that moderate drinking, as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, ...

Federal employees will be able to claim up to $75,000 for sex-change surgery as of July 1, as ...

C.J. is 52 years old, happily married, has two teenagers, and is a big-time TV executive. It was ...

If you think that all herbal teas taste like grass clippings, think again. Here is one that does ...

Pre-game jitters. They have hit our house hard, and my boys could hardly fall asleep last night. We ...

Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Diets high ...

https://youtu.be/dcbmdxdWljs Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism may explain the Jekyll and Hyde effects of coffee.

Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of ...

https://youtu.be/nGEb3DCsklo Researchers find exercise often works just as well as drugs for the treatment of heart disease and ...

Your local city park may improve your health, according to a new study. The research shows how access ...

It’s called vitamin D, but it really isn’t a vitamin at all. Today, researchers see it as more ...

Consuming honey, nature's sweet gift freely given through the work and movement of honeybees, gets sweeter in light ...

Pumpkin seeds, like all edible seeds, pack an immense nutritional and medicinal punch. After all, they contain future worlds ...

In many locations, when spring arrives the very first vegetable that pokes its head out of the ground ...

So, you have been contemplating getting another tattoo, but you're kind of unsure. Well, science is here to ...

Breastfeeding could prevent the deaths of more than 800,000 children each year around the world, according to new ...

ST. LOUIS— No medical or mental health care. No subsidized college or work training. For many who leave ...

Researchers in Spain have discovered a way to make use of coffee grounds—adding them into our food. Worldwide, more ...

As a child I can recall many of the joys of eating butter drizzled on cooked vegetables, especially ...

Many of us likely enjoyed cranberry sauce with our turkey this Thanksgiving and probably will not eat cranberries ...

With the holiday season approaching and a focus on eating sweets, I thought to take a positive spin ...

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to eliminate health insurance coverage for some of its part-time U.S. employees in a ...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Spending time in the forest makes us feel better and helps recovery from stress-related illness, according to ...