Q: Are those wireless earbuds everyone seems to be wearing nowadays safe? I heard that some international researchers are petitioning the World Health Organization about them because the signals that … more

Mobile technology has transformed the way we live — how we read, work, communicate, shop and date. But we already know this.What we have not yet grasped is the way the tiny machines in front of … more

CHICAGO — New research shows fatal falls have nearly tripled in older Americans in recent years, rising to more than 25,000 deaths yearly.The findings highlight the importance of fall … more

For all of the many benefits internet and cell technology have brought to our daily lives in terms of information access, social connectivity and convenience, we're discovering as a society that … more

Q: I've got a blocked tear duct that I'm told requires surgery. My eye weeps, but it isn't painful. However, it has become infected once. What can you tell me about this condition, and what are my … more

Twitter, used by 126 million people daily and now ubiquitous in some industries, has vowed to reform itself after being enlisted as a tool of misinformation and hate.But new evidence shows that the … more

Liquid laundry detergent packets, often called pods, help make washing clothes easier. But they carry a risk of poisoning and chemical burns, especially for young children.Poison control centers got … more

A California company says its experimental blood test was able to detect many types of cancer at an early stage and gave very few false alarms in a study that included people with and without the … more

The average American, even those who already are on some sort of reduced-calorie diet, consumes their meals and snacks over a 15-hour period during the day — pretty much their entire waking … more

Spring's warm weather and greening landscapes make people eager to peel off their socks and head outdoors. But as our delicate winter feet are subjected to sandals, strappy heels, running shoes and … more