Researchers using the world's largest twin registry to study seven autoimmune diseases found the risk of developing the seven diseases is largely inherited, but that some diseases are more closel..

The hormone oxytocin reduces the communication between different brain areas involved in the cognitive, sensory and emotional processing of food cues that people with obesity demonstrate when they loo..

New research suggests a hormone released from fat tissue is critical in the development of obesity-related asthma and may be a target of future treatments for the disease.

Teens and young adults who were exposed to HIV and antiretroviral therapy before birth but are HIV-negative themselves are at increased risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms.

Teens who sit for hours watching TV, using the computer or playing video games while eating unhealthy snacks are at increased risk for a group of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in household dust promote the development of fat cells in a cell model and could contribute to increased growth in children relative to their age.

Exposure to tiny air pollution particles may lead to reduced sperm production, suggests new research in mice.

Exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated 'safe' human exposure level, can lead to changes in circadian rhythms, accord..

Apple will announce new streaming services and is also expected to share details concerning its forthcoming credit card plan in conjunction with Goldman Sachs at an event today. JD Power’s vice presid..

Applewill announce new streaming services and is also expected to share details concerning its forthcoming credit card planin conjunction with Goldman Sachs at an event today. JD Power’s Vice Presiden..