Sara G. Miller

What women think of as an intrusive behavior on the part of men in one country may be different in another country.

If you got sick from swimming in a pool last summer, there's a good chance it was due to a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium.

A mesmerizing material called "kinetic sand," which can be molded like clay but also somehow feels silky, is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

A teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.

Studies in mice have garnered attention for a remarkable result: When the feces of one mouse was transplanted to another mouse, the recipient mouse either gained or lost weight.

Celebratory fireworks at a wedding led to the rupturing of both of a man’s eardrums, according to a brief report of the man's case.

A person's overall cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to his or her risk of developing precancerous polyps in the colon, which can grow into colon cancer, a new study from Singapore found.

People with celiac disease may face an increased risk of pneumococcal infections, a new meta-analysis finds.

Certain types of carbohydrates may worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

In the future, robots may perform your colonoscopy: Scientists at Vanderbilt University have developed a robot that can perform complex colonoscopy maneuvers in pigs.

Avoiding gluten is a worldwide phenomenon, but the reasons why people do so vary, a new study finds.

For people with celiac disease, the rules are clear: no gluten. But what about oats?

CHICAGO — A new study finds that many people with either celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity are wary of vaccines — a finding that doctors say is concerning.

CHICAGO — A new, nonsurgical weight-loss procedure — which involves inserting a tube down a patient's throat and suturing the stomach — is safe and effective, a new study finds.

Are landline phones going the way of floppy disks and VCRs? A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says yes.

Residents of Naples, Florida, are the healthiest eaters in the nation, a new poll finds.

The "cuddle hormone" oxytocin gets all the attention, but a new study finds that other chemicals in the brain may play even bigger roles in people's interactions with others.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's son was born with a heart defect, and the newborn needed surgery within days of his birth.

Move over, spork: McDonald's has a new hybrid utensil, and this one combines a fork and fries.

Actress Shannen Doherty announced in an Instagram post on Saturday (April 29) that her breast cancer is in remission.

You really can get on the same wavelength as someone else: In a new study, the brain waves of high school students synced up when they were highly engaged during a biology class.

A woman's raised itchy rash turned out to be the result of a parasite burrowing beneath her skin, according to a recent case report.

A mysterious outbreak of an itchy rash among workers at an herbal supplement factory turned out to be caused by an "almost forgotten disease," a new study from Poland finds.

In recent years, illegal marijuana use has risen faster in states that have legalized medical marijuana than in states without such laws, a new study finds.