Sleep Likely To Be Overlooked In Back-To-School Rush, Survey Finds

The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. 

Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.

About 1 in 3 American adults (32%) say work and school schedules take priority over sleep, according to result...

Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising

The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.

The best-by dates on the recalled Taylor Farms lettuce have passed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).&n...

Men Don't Like Dieting, And It Could Be Harming Their Health

Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says.

A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal PLOS One.

Diets deny people the food they enjoy and r...

Home Rehab Delays Linked To Poorer Recovery After Hip And Knee Replacement

After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from joint replacement surgery at home.

Medicare and Medicaid guidelines call for starting home physical or occupational therapy within 48 hours of leaving the hospita...