6 Holiday Sanity Savers
Cringing at the thought of another overbooked Christmas? We consulted with some experts to learn how to survive the holiday season.
Sopranos Star's Bulimia Battle
The former "Sopranos" star shrank to less than 100 pounds before she got help. Now she's helping others.
Can Vitamin C Cure Your Cold?
When the sniffles strike, many of us reach for a glass of orange juice or a vitamin C supplement. But are they really effective?
Scientists Build Robot Cockroaches
To figure out how a group of small-brained insects is able to perform tasks of great complexity, scientists infiltrated a band of cockroaches with robotic ringers.
Farrah's Battle with Cancer
The former 'Charlie's Angel' star battles a disease that's rare but on the rise.
A Grass-Roots Bid to Quell Violence in Philly
A grass-roots bid to quell violence in Philadelphia.
Fighting Flab in the 'Burbs
Living a bit too large on those leafy lanes? Here's how to stay active and healthy even when you live a car culture.
4 Ways City Living Makes You Fit
Four ways to turn a big city into your own personal trainer.
This Is Your Brain on Optimism
New research reveals the biological roots of positive thinking. How a rosy outlook can affect your health.
Why You Need a Nap
Pining for the perfect siesta? A sleep doc tells us what you need to do for the best midday snooze.
An Abortion Controversy Crosses State Lines
The ripple effect of Missouri's controversial new abortion law goes far beyond its borders.
Could Gene Therapy Treat Male Infertility?
Infertility is more difficult to diagnose and treat in men than in women, but new genetic research may lead to revolutionary remedies.
Celebrity Health Watch: Owen Wilson
The popular actor is one of millions of Americans struggling with some form of depression. Watching the warning signs.
Celebrity Health Watch: Elizabeth Edwards
A closer look at the causes of the most common form of cancer among females.
Celebrity Health Watch: Lindsay Lohan
The child star, now 21, has spent much of the last year in and out of rehab. What gets teens and young adults hooked?
Diets: Four Ways Not to Lose Weight
Think you're doing yourself a favor by going with a 'healthy' restaurant entree or a 'diet' snack? Think again.
Jamie Lynn Spears: From Tween Icon to Leading Lady?
Jamie Lynn Spears sees herself becoming a serious actress. Can she overcome the pitfalls of child stardom and make the move from tween icon to leading lady?
The Most Fattening Fall Foods
As the temperature drops, we start yearning for comfort foods. But beware of their hefty caloric price. A few of autumn's least healthy offerings.
For Vegans, It Ain't Easy Dating Green
Neither group eats meat. But that doesn't make life easier for vegans who try to date 'murderous' vegetarians.
Why Lonely People Get Sick More Often
New research suggests that social isolation alters the immune system at the genetic level, raising the risk of serious disease. Oh, and the definition of loneliness might surprise you.
Business Students Get a Dress Code
One university offers up a lesson—and a grade—in dressing for success.
Well-Rounded Docs
One week into his premed classes at Washington University in St. Louis, Ryan Jacobson was rethinking his plan to become a doctor. His biology and chemistry classes were large, competitive and impersonal—not how he wanted to spend the next four years. "Sitting in a chemistry class, I knew it wasn't the right place for me," he says.
Study Links Bad Foods to Hyperactive Kids
A new study links artificial food dyes and preservatives to an increase in hyperactivity in kids--but don't empty the pantry yet. An expert tells us what parents can learn from the new research.
Study: Boyfriends Outdo Husbands on Housework
New research says that live-in boyfriends are more likely than husbands to help with house cleaning. And guess who reports better sex lives?
Survey: Women Clueless About Cholesterol
A new survey finds that women are woefully—and dangerously—uninformed about their cholesterol levels and what they mean.
Childcare on Campus
A year of childcare can cost more than $10,000, rivaling the cost of college tuition. Universities often play an important role in providing parent students with daycare facilities.
A Sisterhood of Mothers
Danielle Cooney was set on joining a sorority before she ever set foot on a college campus."When I was little, I knew it was something I wanted," says Cooney. "I was really excited about the sisterhood and the bonding.
Putting the B.A. in Baby
College moms strive to balance school and parenting. Universities struggle to accommodate the book bag and diaper bag crowd.
Tip of the Week: Six Ways to Ruin a Night's Sleep
Counting sheep instead of enjoying sleep? Six ways to ruin your night.