Health

Some people just don't know when to give up. That's a good thing, a real good thing. I think we could all take a cue from this guy.

Do you ever say “I hope it all works out, knock on wood…” and then you actually knock on wood? Does knocking on wood really help? Well, according to this bit of research, yes!

The warning signs of a potential epidemic in heart disease are becoming more evident, new research showing that moms who are very heavy during pregnancy may be saddling their children with more than just a few extra pounds.

We have all seen it.  A child digging deep in his/her nose for treasure, only to find said treasure and put it in their mouth.  Natural reaction is to say "STOP THAT, THAT IS GROSS!"  New research shows that maybe you shouldn't be so quick to scold.

After last year's flu season, which health officials say was one of the mildest in the past 30 years, the illness is back with a vengeance. Well, if you're unlucky enough to currently have the flu, at least a new Facebook app can help track down the diseased jerk who gave it to you in the first place.

Americans love to eat out.  The average citizen dines out 4-5 times a week.  When doing so, you run the risk of contracting a food born illness from sub-standard food handling.  Studies suggest another place where the risk of getting sick is a lot higher.  Your home.

We know smoking and obesity are bad for our health, but now scientists have discovered something that could be even worse: loneliness.

The Casper Family YMCA is celebrating  Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 28th, from 10 am-4 pm with a free community event that will  offer educational opportunities for the entire family to improve health and well-being.

Generally, when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what we are about to tell you — that chocolate may actually help keep you slim — seems to have a lot of science behind it.

Daylight saving time kicks in early Sunday morning, and doctors say grogginess from the lost hour of sleep isn’t the only concern — your heart health could be at risk, too.

When I fist saw the headline for this story, I didn't think much of it, surely this mother sent her child to school with a bag full of junk food... Not the case.

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in ten adults in the US take antidepressants, and that many more should.