In a discovery that could shift labor and delivery practices around the world, researchers at Michigan State University have found that the effectiveness of oxytocin—a common medication used to induce ...

MADISON, Wis. — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning. Health care providers have long suggested that stressed-out patients spend time outdoors. Now ...

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors' Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global platform and initiative that showcases and accelerates academic innovation to ...

No, I did not prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time this past weekend, when most US states set clocks back an hour. Sunrise and sunset now come an hour earlier, despite my protestations. Experts ...

If you’re trying to improve your sleep, your schedule plays a big role. After all, setting a bedtime and sticking to it, or at least starting your bedtime routine at the same time every night, may ...

Once upon a time, my wife’s uncle, Jim, delivered babies, set broken bones, diagnosed diseases, and helped people reconcile themselves to mortality. That’s what family physicians did in those days.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates over 45,000 Americans have died from flu-related illnesses so far this season. Health experts say those numbers are a sobering reminder ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Chinnapong/Getty Images) Women experiencing symptoms related to menopause—hot flashes, vaginal dryness, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Next time you’re in a health care facility, there may be artificial intelligence listening in to help doctors save time by writing out your medical notes. Ironically, experts claim ...

Former Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman has stated that the beleagured British sci-fi series is now "probably as dead as we've ever seen it." It's an eye-opening statement, not least because the show ...

The health insurer and BayCare agreed a three-month grace period for most seniors on Florida Blue Medicare plan. About 4,100 seniors enrolled in the Florida Blue Medicare Advantage PPO have been given ...