Health in a Heartbeat

Next time you grab a receipt, think twice. The heat-activated chemicals printing your total can also enter your body and affect hormones.

While video sessions build stronger bonds, text-based therapy offers a practical alternative that can fit into daily life.

Researchers find that German cockroaches produce endotoxins that spread through household dust and air, amplifying allergic reactions and posing a hidden health risk in infested homes.

New research suggests that when emotional intelligence, judgment and experience are combined, many people reach their overall peak in their late 50s to early 60s.

A study suggested that music interacts with the brain and body. Soft music, for example, might calm the nervous system. By contrast, joyful music might be distracting as it stimulates the brain’s reward centers.

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few lifestyle changes.

Research says our brains pick and choose which memories are important using a sliding scale to decide what to preserve,

How far would you go to get taller? Limb-lengthening surgery, once reserved for correcting severe orthopedic problems, is becoming a cosmetic trend.

While nodding off at your desk might feel like a personal problem, researchers are beginning to uncover that there’s more to it than just being sleepy.

A study finds that expectant cockroaches deprived of sleep produce less milk and have longer pregnancies, offering surprising insight into how sleep loss can disrupt reproduction — even in humans.

Don’t be embarrassed. You’re not alone. But new research suggests that using your smartphone on the potty significantly increases your chances of developing hemorrhoids.

Learn how these labels affect the safety of milk, meat and pantry staples, and when it’s still OK to eat them.