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A small dose of aspirin every day could significantly reduce the risk of dying from a range of common cancers, a study suggests.

A study finds that the social aspect of religion and a shared religious connection built around identity and belonging increase one's sense of ...

A new report on eating disorders cites data showing a sharp increase in children's hospitalizations for such problems.

Ten years from now, more than half of the U.S. population could have diabetes or prediabetes.

Research shows they tend to get the condition almost seven years earlier than white Americans. The Alzheimer's Assn. calls the situation 'a looming but unrecognized public health crisis.'Arturo Reyes sat quietly as his family talked about traveling to Mexico over the holidays.

The first human case of bird flu in seven years has been diagnosed in Hong Kong, health officials said Thursday, urging the public to take precautions.

Health officials are urging adults to get vaccinated against pertussis and flu as a way protect babies and other vulnerable patients.

Shave and a haircut ... and a blood pressure check. Stylists in African-American communities can educate on medical info, study finds.

There were no diet pills, shakes or detoxes. And no, it wasn't caveman food, grapefruit, Twinkies, Taco Bell or Subway sandwiches.

The United Nations is appealing for nearly $164 million for cholera relief in Haiti over the next six months. Aid agencies say the epidemic is worsening and they anticipate up to 200,000 people will show symptoms of cholera in the coming six months.