Former U.S. Surgeon General Challenges Trump Nominee

Who speaks for the nation’s health is now at the center of a heated debate in D.C.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role, Dr. Casey Means.

Nearly 11 months after her nomination, Means is still waiting for Senate confirmation. Some lawmakers have ...

Short Bursts of Exercise Linked To Lower Risk of Major Diseases

As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health.

Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases.

That’s according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data from nearly 100,000 people.

Researchers found ...

Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled Over Hidden Drug Ingredients

Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients.

The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Officials said the ...

Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal

Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says.

The results support updated guidelines that call for cutting “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to less than 55 mg/dL among people with heart disease driven by clogged and hardened a...

Cold Weather More Deadly For The Heart Than Heat, Study Finds

Seniors and people with heart problems need to exercise more caution during cold snaps compared to heat waves, a new study says.

Folks are at much greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart health problems during colder weather, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

About 80% of ...

Teens' Sleep Patterns Affect Their Diet, Exercise, Study Says

Teenagers might be known for being night owls, but they’ll be healthier if they can get to bed earlier, a new study says.

Teens who stay up late and sleep the morning away are more likely to eat more and be less physically active, especially when school is in session, researchers report in the April issue of the journal Sleep Hea...