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Children who experience the loss of a father or mother early in their lives, no matter whether the cause is death, separation or divorce, are more likely to smoke and drink before they hit their teens, a new study of English families found.

A while back, AllYou.com asked readers how often you wash your sheets. Turns out, the majority of you strip the bed every 10 to 14 days, while a good many of you go three and even four weeks in between washings! Eek! That got us thinking that perhaps some guidelines about when to wash what might be useful.

Yes, there's actually corn in it. Corn syrup, if that counts.

Why, all of a sudden, are clowns running amok in our neighborhoods and imagination? Here are some legitimate possibilities.

The Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo sponsored at least 96 national health organizations in recent years, a new paper reveals.

Who better to critique the presidential candidates after their second showdown than a group of champion high school debaters who clearly know a thing or two about winning an argument?

Hurricane Matthew started pounding the eastern coast of Florida as far south as Miami on Thursday afternoon. The storm has been described as historic and extremely dangerous. But there may be one benefit to the storm's torrential rains: It could put a temporary halt on the mosquitoes that spread the Zika virus.

About 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, those incredibly painful and often debilitating headaches. Though they've been known to knock a person out, migraines weren't thought to permanently affect the brain -- until now. A study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology suggests that migraines may indeed leave a mark.

When we lose a beloved superstar like Robin Williams to an apparent suicide and learn he had been battling severe depression before his death, it's natural to think about our own loved ones.

Female breadwinners, especially those who didn't set out to make most of their family's income, have been found to feel less satisfied about their lives, based on a survey by Working Mother Media.

The transgender community is celebrating several milestones thanks to one teen doing her part for transgender visibility.

A Virginia boy put his cancer battle on hold to be a pilot -- just for a day.

Human behaviors rely on an ability called theory of mind: We are able to think about others' thoughts and emotions. But it might not be unique to humans.

At 22, Kevin Morton was shot during a robbery in Detroit. The St. John hospital doctor that saved his life inspired him to begin his own medical career.