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Bloomington, IN — Repeatedly checking the clock while you’re trying to fall asleep can compound insomnia and lead to greater reliance on sleep aids, results of a recent study show.

Can’t get to an art museum? Viewing famous paintings on a screen can have the same positive effects as seeing works of art in person, researchers say.

Switching to diet soda to try to shed a few pounds? The World Health Organization says use of non-sugar sweeteners in foods and beverages “does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat.”

Need help sticking to your diet and exercise plan? A good night’s sleep may help, new research shows.

Injuries related to dog-walking sent nearly 423,000 U.S. adults to the ER over a recent 20-year period, researchers estimate.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering pet owners tips on how to prevent dog attacks against letter carriers, as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (June 4-10).

Swapping sugary beverages for tea, black coffee, low-fat milk or plain water may help adults with Type 2 diabetes live longer, according to a recent study.

Want your child to eat more fruits and vegetables? Spending more time at the dinner table could help, German researchers say.

Do you have a sugar habit? Kicking it – or at least keeping it under control – could be the key to better health, researchers say.

A lack of whole grains, too many refined grains and too much processed meat were three big contributors to the more than 14.1 million cases of Type 2 diabetes in 2018, Tufts University researchers say.