Alice G. Walton

Poet and teacher Laurie Lambeth discusses her perspective on the ever-changing normals of life with the constant reminder that "physical ability is tenuous at best." More »

A key brain chemical could hold the key to treating anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder More »

Corporate social responsibility campaigns subtly shift "responsibility" for healthfulness onto the consumer and away from companies' fattening products. More »

In a study on mice, researchers found that metabolism is linked to the time of day. Eating late, when your system's slowed down, may lead to weight gain. More »

A new study finds some health benefits lurking in the body's spare tire. More »

When a leading Alzheimer's pharmaceutical developer is diagnosed with the disease herself, it's a kick to the gut. More »

You can't see them, but your home away from home is likely teeming with microbes. More »

In a preliminary presentation of new research, doctors said a nasal spray containing the hormone helped activate "social" regions of the brain. More »

In fact, it may help prevent cognitive decline like that other evil of the modern age: exercise. More »

A survey of severe brain injuries in football shows two major, interrelated trends. More »

For one scientist, studying cancer suddenly got very personal. More »

The good news is that their coverage levels will have to go up under the Affordable Care Act. More »

A review of recent research shows that people are kinder to themselves and others when they're thinking about their own mortality. More »

New research finds a link between physical activity and cognitive ability. More »

It's difficult to separate the (positive or negative) experience of receiving medical care from the medical interventions themselves. More »

And now a team of researchers find that "social jet lag" may also be linked with higher obesity rates. More »

Recent science has shown how important our minds are to our bodies, but they also reveal how difficult it is to define and promote happiness. More »

When should a patient consider themselves fully healed? Oncologist Mark A. Lewis explains that treating a health problem doesn't necessarily mean fixing it. More »

At a time when kids are maturing emotionally and physically, it's important to set up good nutrition habits for the future. More »

New research finds young people are more anxious than their elders -- but they're even less well-equipped to handle the pressure. More »