LiveScience Health

09/19/2017

Fitness buffs.

Several cities in Colorado and California lead the nation in rates of regular exercise, according to a new poll.

09/19/2017

It has to do with how your brain processes rewards.

A strong response in the reward center of the brain could help protect you against some of the negative effects of insufficient sleep, a new study finds.

09/15/2017

This amazing wheelchair could someday help people move with more independence.

09/14/2017

Why did singer Selena Gomez need a new kidney?

Why do patients with lupus sometimes need kidney transplants?

08/22/2017

Doctors sedated the lizard and were able to remove it in about 5 minutes.

A man in China had a live gecko stuck in his ear.

08/22/2017

Looking directly at the sun can cause serious damage to the eyes' retina.

Many watchers of today's solar eclipse may have glanced at the sun without proper eye protection. But how do you know if you've hurt your eyes?

08/22/2017

Tom's Guide found some great apps to help you keep your diet on the right track!

08/20/2017

Celiac disease means no gluten, but how about oats?

A new meta-analysis finds that eating gluten-free oats is not associated with symptoms in celiac disease patients, but more high quality studies are needed.

08/20/2017

According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people die every year due to su***de. Experts say the tragedy can be prevented with healthy intervention.

Su***de is a serious public health problem in the United States. Remember to talk openly with people about su***de and guide them toward help.

08/20/2017

What's your favorite summer fruit?

Watermelons may be mostly water but these refreshing fruits are soaked with nutrients.

08/20/2017

Putting on weight as you age? It's not your fault.

It's common for people to pack on more pounds as they age, but now a new study may have an explanation for this weight gain — and it has nothing to do with exercise or poor food choices.