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Obesity may be a disability for some people, a European court has ruled. How could this affect workers and businesses?

Study finds link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and risk of women having an autistic child. Risk become highest with exposure in third trimester, researchers say.

We all know the risks of with spending too much time in the sun. Ultraviolet rays can increase the risk of skin cancer, which is why we - or at least, the more cautious among us - put on sunscreen before we set off on an...

People are living much longer worldwide than they were two decades ago, as death rates from infectious diseases and cardiovascular disease have fallen, according to a new, first-ever journal publication of country-specif...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center have announced a $1 million grant for developing an Ebola test kit, which is expected to be faster, cheaper and easier to use than existing test...

Technological advancements certainly have been helpful towards improving the health of millions around the world. While more can be done, advancements have come a long way, allowing most people to enjoy longer lives.

More than 700 individuals were sickened with fungal meningitis in 2012 after receiving tainted drug produced by a Massachusetts-based compounding pharmacy. Two years after the incident, 14 individuals responsible for the...

Experts suggest that our Paleolithic ancestors were least concerned about healthy diet. The modern day paleo diet, which is believed to keep us fit, may just be a mimic.

Information is crucial to making the right choice, more so when it's your health at stake. Unfortunately, when it comes to doctors, states don't offer much, according to a report.

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