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Ever wondered what those small paper or plastic packets or cylinders inside some of your medicine bottles are?

Whether you’re an experienced do-it-yourselfer or someone who sticks to minor repairs, you probably have a collection of screwdrivers, hammers and other basic hand tools.

Boston — A 2020 federal law that raised the age for purchasing tobacco products in the United States to 21 could save twice as many lives as previously believed, new research is showing.

Sugar-sweetened drinks are behind the millions of new cases of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease worldwide each year, according to new research out of Tufts University.

Consumption of alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, and beverages that contain it should carry a warning label, according to a surgeon general advisory published Jan. 3.

The Food and Drug Administration has updated its definition of the nutrient-content claim “healthy” in an effort to give consumers access to “more complete, accurate and up-to-date nutrition information on food labels.”

Do you enjoy crafting in your free time? Results of a recent study suggest that it’s also good for your mental health.

Spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting, lying down or reclining can raise your risk of dying from heart-related causes – even if you exercise regularly, researchers warn.

Toddler diet quality improved “significantly” over a recent 20-year period, results of a recent study show, but researchers still see room for improvement.

Youth cheerleaders should get an annual preparticipation physical exam so pediatricians can “assess any injuries” and educate patients and parents on ways to practice the sport safely.