Health

More officer workers are choosing to stand instead of sit at work. The trend may mean better focus and even a longer life.

Americans are more likely to rate themselves physically fit than financially healthy, a recent survey finds. Whip your finances back into shape with expert advice.

The stress of foreclosure is causing ill health for some.

Stricter regulations on what sunscreen packaging can say were supposed to go into effect today, just in time for summer. But a delay sought by the industry means they won't happen until the winter.

The problems of a sustainable future for the planet don't stop at pure population — it also matters what the people in that population are consuming, and how much they weigh.

The high-tech activity gadget Fitbit helps people track their steps. But some people may take using these types of devices a step too far.

A ballot initiative could raise the tax rate on a pack of smokes in Missouri, which is 8x lower than the national average.

Every little thing your doctor does has a special code attached, with a dollar sign. Codes were supposed to make things simpler. Instead, they've touched off an expensive arms race between doctors, hospitals and insurers.

A panel of doctors is recommending that physicians and patients think twice before performing several common medical tests.