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At least 20% of adults are obese in every U.S. state, CDC maps show
In each U.S. state, more than 1 in 5 adults is considered obese, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
Selena Gomez to take time off from her career after struggles with lupus
"I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best."
14 apps to help you shop, cook, and eat better
Stop ordering Seamless and start cooking healthy meals.
By Deena Shanker
CDC advises pregnant women to avoid Miami Beach as Florida's Zika outbreak spreads
Federal officials also cautioned pregnant women and their partners from visiting all of Miami-Dade County due to Zika concerns.
Disrupting your body's internal clock could make you more vulnerable to colds and flus
A new study found that shift workers with irregular hours and jet-lagged travelers may be at a higher risk of catching viral infections.
Study: Lesbian, gay and bisexual students face harrowing violence at school
Bullying, harassment and violence are far more common for these youth.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Apple could be working on a new health-related device
Sure sounds like a smart scale.
By Raymond Wong
New therapy could help treat skin infections without turning them into superbugs
A new therapy could help guard against the creation of "superbugs."
By Chelsea Harvey
Genetically-engineered mosquitoes could swarm the Florida Keys to help fight Zika virus
The FDA says a field trial to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Key Haven, Florida, to combat Zika would not hurt the environment.
The first Zika vaccine trials are underway, but research funding is running out
President Obama urged Congress to approve more funding to combat the Zika virus, calling the disease a "serious threat to Americans."
How breastfeeding can help address some of the world's biggest inequalities
What if mothers could tackle some of the world's most pervasive problems simply by feeding their babies?
By Katie Dupere
This new ad for sanitary pads is pretty groundbreaking in its realism
Woooaaah Bodyform!
Salmonella outbreak finally gives us a legitimate reason to hate rockmelon
Throw it all into the fire.
By Elise Cooper
Flossing may not be that effective after all
Hate flossing? You may be in luck.
Zika cases prompt CDC to issue a 1-mile no-go zone for pregnant women in Miami
The CDC is warning pregnant women against traveling to an area just north of downtown Miami due to an outbreak of the Zika virus.
Scientists in Singapore grow functioning 'mini' midbrain tissue
The discovery will allow scientists to test cures for brain diseases such as Parkinson's on the tissue.
By Victoria Ho
YouTubers are editing a 'brutal cut' into their videos for an important reason
The "Brutal Cut" campaign aims to alert people to the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM).
ALS ice bucket challenge leads to real-life genetics discovery
Funds raised by the 2014 viral sensation led to a real genetics breakthrough.
Prince Harry's live HIV test has had a pretty huge impact on HIV testing
The prince took to Facebook to highlight how easy HIV testing is.
Students are being sent tampons and pads in the post and they have no idea why
"Still trying to figure out how UCAS knows I'm on my period."
Alcohol's cancer risks outweigh any health benefits, study shows
Drinking alcohol is directly linked to seven forms of cancer, and even light consumption can raise a person's health risks.
Brits are losing it on Twitter after being told they need vitamin D supplements
"Can't believe the human race has survived in the UK without vitamin D."
4 smart ways to use the internet to educate yourself about sex
Tips for figuring out where to start and who to trust.
By Rebecca Ruiz
