Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report

A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.

The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services states that "in the United States, males and females have a 1 in 1000 risk of dying from alcohol use if they consume more than 7 drinks per week. This risk increases ...

FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages.

These labels, which would highlight content of sugar, salt, and saturated fat, aim to make it easier for sho...

People With Lupus Are At Risk for This Type of Heart Disease

People with lupus-related skin problems are more likely to develop heart disease associated with hardening of the arteries.

Lupus patients with skin symptoms are 72% more likely to develop atherosclerotic heart disease, in which arteries become clogged and less flexible, researchers reported in a new study published recently in the journal...

These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking

Smokers are better able to quit if they’re offered financial incentives for their efforts.

Overall, smokers had up to a 54% better chance at kicking the habit if their quit program offered them cash or vouchers as a reward, researchers found in a new evidence review published Jan. 13 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews...