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Most people learn about "the birds and the bees" when they're young, but sex in the animal kingdom is not for the faint of heart.

'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.

Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.

Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured images of a mysterious show playing out on Saturn's rings — ghostly, fleeting "spokes" that appear to move along the planet's rings. And scientists can't yet explain why the phenomena happen.

Valentine's Day is almost here, and yet there seems to be more stress and viral particles in the air than love. Here is your official permission to embrace your inner Grinch this Valentine's Day.

Less than a third of children in a new study had the benefit of an outpatient mental health visit within seven days of being discharged from the ER. A little more than 55% had a follow-up within 30 days.

A psychologist and her research collaborators devised a technique to help people express gratitude to their partner when they felt it and found these expressions of gratitude drew couples closer by spending more time together.

Suzy Karadsheh's 10-minute Citrus Avocado Salsa, featured in "The Mediterranean Dish," is the perfect Super Bowl dip. The flavor combination of avocado, orange, red onion, mint, cilantro and sumac makes this guacamole's delightful Mediterranean cousin.

When Ben Ratner's family signed up in 2021 to be extras in the movie "White Noise," they thought it would be a fun distraction from their day-to-day life in blue-collar East Palestine, Ohio.

In the foothills of a Martian mountain, NASA's Curiosity rover found stunning new evidence of an ancient lake in the form of rocks etched with the ripples of waves — and the telltale signs appeared in an unlikely place.

Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds.

While there is increased awareness and availability of AEDs, none of that matters if the lifesaving device can't be accessed within two to three minutes.

As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care systems indicate that even though a small percentage of people under age 65 have gotten the new Covid-19 booster, people this age are not becoming severely ill and overwhelming hospitals.

Consuming fewer calories is associated with a wealth of health benefits for some people. A new study says a longer life can be added to those benefits, but critics say we don't yet have accurate measurements to prove the claim.

Superb Owl. No wait, Super Bowl.

Low-impact exercise is one of the most important ways to manage arthritis pain and symptoms. It's effective, accessible and never too late to start.

SpaceX just attempted to ignite all 33 engines in a test fire of its gargantuan Super Heavy rocket booster. The trial marks the company's first "static fire" test for what is expected to be the most powerful launch vehicle ever built.

Jessica Watkins is a self-described "rock nerd" with a doctorate in geology. So when she boarded her first mission to space as a member of NASA's astronaut corps, she brought along photos of family and friends — and some rocks.

Plans are moving forward at the US Department of Health and Human Services to prepare for the end of the nation's Covid-19 public health emergency declaration in May.