Top medical officer tells Britons drinking any alcohol is risky Britons need to drink less as any alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer and other diseases, the government's health chiefs said in the first new guidelines issued for 20 years which were denounced by critics as "nanny state" scaremongering.
Transgender US veterans suffer more illness than peers, study finds Transgender U.S. military veterans are more prone to dozens of illnesses, from heart disease to depression and obesity, than are their nontransgender peers, a new study shows.
Fitness coach's body-confidence photo goes viral on Facebook A photo posted by an online health and fitness personality has gone viral for its message of self-empowerment and body confidence.
Wage gap may increase women's risk of depression, anxiety The U.S. wage gap could be making women ill, says a new study showing women with lower incomes than their male counterparts are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
Underage youth widely exposed to online alcohol marketing More than half of underage people say they've seen alcohol marketing on the Internet, though few admit to engaging with brands or being a fan online, according to a new U.S. study.
12 ways to make your office better for your health You spend about half of your waking hours at your job.
Obama White House misfires on gun control and mental illness President Obama’s early volley to make the make therapists and doctors gatekeepers for gun control is a mistake.
Rumor of neglect ups risk of later maltreatment for kids When child protective services receives a report of neglect of a child with a disability, even when the report is unsubstantiated, that child is more likely than others to experience maltreatment later, according to a new study.
Egg-shaped pods: Coffins of the future? Italian designers have developed an egg-shaped pod similar to a coffin that lets the deceased support new life after their own death.
Strong social connections linked to better health Eating healthy food and exercising play important roles in health and well-being, but if you are feeling lonely, you may also want to consider reaching out: A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests
