Healthy Living

Just going on vacation may change gene activity

In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.

Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies

Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they're as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.

How to use your body's clock to optimize your health

Have you ever noticed that there are certain times when you prefer to do certain things—and that those preferences don’t necessarily align with others’ around you?

Cat-scratch disease cases getting more serious

Uh-oh.

Exactly how much fat you should be eating each day

If you're a fat-free-or-bust type of grocery shopper, it might be time to rethink your strategy.

Wearable activity trackers may not boost weight loss

For young adults on a long-term healthy diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may not lead to additional weight loss, according to a new study.

Seniors still lagging in use of internet health resources

Many older Americans aren't taking advantage of e-health resources, a new study suggests.

Under 3 percent of US athletes in Rio had medical exemptions

Fifteen of the 558 athletes in the U.S. delegation at the Rio Olympics - or slightly less than 3 percent - had therapeutic-use exemptions in force during the games.

Maid of honor carries sister's ill dog down aisle at wedding

Although he couldn’t stand up, Charlie, a 15-year-old black lab mix, played an integral part in the wedding of his owner a few days before his death.

Kellogg recalls whole wheat Eggos for possible listeria

Kellogg Company has issued a recall for 10,000 cases of Kellogg’s Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles over concerns of possible listeria contamination.