A nasty rash isn’t the only thing this shot may spare you from. A new study from the University of Southern California found that a recommended vaccine for older adults may not only prevent a painful ...

Building strength and muscle comes with huge payoffs for health and longevity, but most Americans still don't lift weights or regularly practice any muscle-strengthening activity. Why? People often ...

NEW DELHI – Before becoming a global music icon, Thomas Wesley Pentz was an anthropology dropout exploring India on a second-hand motorcycle. In a recent retrospective, the 47-year-old producer ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make a reservation at the Austrian-inspired Wild Plum Tea Room for a whimsical lunch with elegant decor and natural surroundings. Enjoy a lobster pie worth writing home about ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, usually herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). There is little to no evidence that specific foods trigger outbreaks. Common cold sore triggers include ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...