When doctors are asked to perform virginity testing, they should refuse because it's not medically necessary and may cause psychological harm, some U.S. ethicists argue.These pelvic exams are done in many parts of the world to determine suitability for marriage. But doctors shouldn't agree…

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that tobacco companies had no basis to challenge a Food and Drug Administration report on menthol cigarettes, which the industry alleged was written by experts with conflicts of interest.The decision by a three-judge panel overturns a…

Kidney stones, long associated with white, middle-aged men, have become increasingly common among adolescents, females and African Americans.A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania did not find the cause for the increases, UPI reported, but researchers’ previous findings…

When it comes to mainstream foods and beverages, chia seeds are a relatively new ingredient in the marketplace. I was introduced to chia seeds a few years ago, but didn't become a fan until I started soaking them in liquid and using them in other…

Happy New Year’s resolution time! Are you looking to change up the way you eat? Well, you’re not without choices, that’s for sure.With so many diet plans out there, each promising their own version of better health, weight loss, or both, it’s difficult to…

Every woman wants to have a healthy pregnancy, but being obese puts moms and their babies at an increased risk for a host of complications including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and miscarriage, not to mention that it can make labor and delivery difficult and affect their…

People who take certain popular medicines for heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux may want to proceed more cautiously, researchers reported Monday.The drugs, known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), appear to significantly elevate the chances of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study involving more…

The number of new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. is largely steady while the number of cancer deaths continues to decline, according to a new report from the nation's leading cancer advocacy group.This year, the U.S. will see nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases…

More than half of underage people say they've seen alcohol marketing on the Internet, though few admit to engaging with brands or being a fan online, according to a new U.S. study.Based on surveys about a year apart, researchers also found that teens who…

A Connecticut woman battling blood cancer was just months away from early retirement when she was informed by officials from the New York town she works for that she lost her job as court clerk, and the health benefits that came with it.Trish Rubino,…