Michigan Ends Loyola-Chicago's Tournament Run

For a few shining minutes in their Final Four matchup with the Wolverines, it looked as if the upstart 11-seed Loyola-Chicago Ramblers might scramble into the national championship game, but a late Michigan 3-pointer helped seal their exit.

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Father-Daughter Bonding With Tennis Strings Attached

A hotel executive carves out quality time with his grown daughters by playing doubles with them in national tournaments.

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5th day of water shortages in Greece's second-largest city

Large sections of the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki have been without water for a fifth day because of damage to an old pipeline, prompting a judicial investigation into the city's state-owned water company

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At Home With the Power Couple Behind New Makeup Line Westman Atelier

Whether launching their clean cosmetics brand or decorating their Manhattan home, makeup artist Gucci Westman and her husband, David Neville, find beauty in the essentials.

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Is This Tissue a New Organ? Maybe. A Conduit for Cancer? It Seems Likely.

A new study reveals a network of tissue that acts as a “highway of moving fluid” but loses its shape when viewed.

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Court: government can't block immigrant teens from abortion

A federal court in Washington is telling the Trump administration it can't interfere with the ability of pregnant teens in the country illegally and being held in federal custody to obtain abortions

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Reporter's Notebook: On National Doctors' Day, a look at the new Hippocratic oath

The Hippocratic oath has gotten a refresh.

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Coffee cancer warnings may migrate beyond California border

It's fair to say that a lot of people awoke Friday to a headline that might have jolted them more awake than a morning cup of joe: A California judge had ruled that coffee sold in California should carry a cancer warning

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Are Today’s Teenagers Smarter and Better Than We Think?

Childhood health experts have worried about kids raised on cellphones and social media. Student protests gave us a glimpse of the potential of Gen Z.

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Global Health: Bologna Blamed in Worst Listeria Outbreak in History

It took officials 12 months to identify the source of the outbreak, which has led to nearly 200 deaths in South Africa.

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Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee

Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge just ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks

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Coffee Industry Mulls Options After Ruling Requires Cancer Warnings

A decision by a California judge could force Starbucks and other coffee companies to warn about acrylamide, a chemical that has been linked to cancer.

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Walmart reportedly eyes deal with insurer Humana

Walmart may be looking to dive deeply into the rapidly evolving health care market by acquiring the insurer Humana, according to The Wall Street Journal

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Coffee must have cancer warnings, California judge rules

A non-profit organization sued Starbucks and other coffee companies in 2010.

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Design-Pro Tricks to Beautify Your Home for $100 or Less

Architects, decorators and landscape designers, used to lavishly spending other people’s dough, propose high-impact décor moves that cost a C-note or less.

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The Low-Cost Way to Live Abroad: Buy a Boat

It may not be the high-seas life, says Dan Neil, but continuously cruising the U.K.’s waterways in a narrow-body houseboat is a crafty way to live.

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Unclutter Your Cooking

Two new cookbooks and one cult classic to inspire you to cook the uncomplicated, uncluttered way—a recipe for living and eating well.

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WATCH: Inside promising new colon cancer treatments

Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on a new treatment center in New York City that offers hope for those suffering from colon cancer, a disease currently on the rise in young adults.

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WATCH: Inside promising new colon cancer treatments

Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on a new treatment center in New York City that offers hope for those suffering from colon cancer, a disease currently on the rise in young adults.

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WATCH: Coffee companies must add cancer warnings in California

A judge ruled that the warnings were necessary because of a chemical produced during roasting.

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WATCH: Coffee companies must add cancer warnings in California

A judge ruled that the warnings were necessary because of a chemical produced during roasting.

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Ask Well: Can You Get Two Colds at Once?

People can, and often do, get infected with multiple germs. Sometimes it helps; sometimes it hurts.

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The New Old Age: Many Americans Try Retirement, Then Change Their Minds

More and more older people have realized that not working just isn’t for them —and it’s not all economics.

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California judge rules that coffee requires cancer warning

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California law requires coffee sellers to carry an ominous cancer warning label

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California judge rules that coffee requires cancer warning

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California law requires coffee sellers to carry an ominous cancer warning label

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WATCH: Coffee shops now must include cancer warning in California

Judge rules coffee sellers must include the warnings on coffee sold.

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The Latest: Hawaii lawmakers pass medically assisted suicide

Hawaii lawmakers have approved medically assisted suicide

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Hawaii lawmakers approve medically assisted suicide that's legal in 5 states and Washington, D.C.; governor to sign bill

Hawaii lawmakers approve medically assisted suicide that's legal in 5 states and Washington, D.C.; governor to sign bill

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CDC director pledges to bring opioid epidemic 'to its knees'

The new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pledging to fight opioids and says it's possible to end AIDS in the next decade

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What the puck! Could watching a hockey game cause a heart attack?

That’s the question researchers in Canada have tried to answer in a new study published Thursday.

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Hawaii lawmakers set to vote on medically assisted suicide

The Hawaii Senate is voting on a measure that would legalize medically assisted suicide

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CVS Health unintentionally revealed HIV status of 6,000 customers: Lawsuit

Three customers filed a lawsuit against CVS Health for revealing their status.

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CVS Health unintentionally revealed HIV status of 6,000 customers: Lawsuit

Three customers filed a lawsuit against CVS Health for revealing their status.

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APNewsBreak: California Judge: Coffee needs cancer warnings

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California law requires coffee companies to carry an ominous cancer warning label

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APNewsBreak: Judge rules Starbucks, other coffee sellers must include cancer warnings on coffee sold in California

APNewsBreak: Judge rules Starbucks, other coffee sellers must include cancer warnings on coffee sold in California

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WATCH: Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in the US, especially in blacks and Hispanics

The opioid epidemic is at the center of the problem.

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WATCH: Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in the US, especially in blacks and Hispanics

The opioid epidemic is at the center of the problem.

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CDC get $480 million to replace lab for deadliest germs

The nation's top public health agency gets $480 million to build a new state-of-the-art lab to handle the world's most dangerous germs

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Michigan orders closure of 210 marijuana shops

Michigan has ordered the closure of 210 dispensaries and other medical marijuana businesses that failed to apply for a state license by a mid-February deadline

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US paves way to hold more pregnant women in immigration jail

The Trump administration says pregnant women charged with being in the United States illegally will no longer receive special considerations that allowed them to be released while their cases wind through immigration court

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7 tips for keeping the peace at Easter when kids want candy

Children should eat less than 25 grams of sugar per day, experts say.

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Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in the US, especially in blacks and Hispanics

The opioid epidemic is at the center of the problem.

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Want Luxury Hotel Discounts? Stock Up at Coscto

The big-box behemoth offers 10% to 30% savings at ritzy hotel brands, from Fairmont to Park Hyatt.

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Ditch Your Pretentious Canvas Tote---So What If It's Free?

While that carryall advertising your literary/artistic/culinary ambitions might be free, it isn’t as green as you think, nor is it as lasting and lovely as these under-$100 alternatives.

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Copy the Paint Colors of the Rich and Famous

Once, only the wealthy could choose wall colors at whim. Now the same hues featured in these four famous room—color-matched by conservationists—are just a few brush strokes away

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Trilobites: Why Do Cracking Knuckles Make That Sound? You Might Need a Calculator

Researchers developed a mathematical model to test competing theories for what causes the popping sound that will either irritate you or signal relief.

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The Budget-Wine Hall of Fame

Buying wine should be about pleasure, not penury. Here, our wine columnist’s top 10 wine values for spring sipping—bottles that are easy to love and to buy.

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An Absurdly Inexpensive European Holiday: The Luxury of Krakow

One of the most underrated destinations in Europe, the Polish city is an intriguing mix of cobblestoned quaintess, ghostly history and a chance to live the high life for a song.

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WATCH: Did scientists uncover a new human organ?

Researchers say a network of tissue in the body protects organs from damage.

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Notable firings and resignations from Trump's White House

Notable firings and resignations from President Donald Trump's White House

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Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin

President Donald Trump is firing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin.

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Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin

President Donald Trump is firing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin.

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Trump fires David Shulkin, tweets White House doctor Ronny Jackson is his nominee to be next Veterans Affairs secretary

Trump fires David Shulkin, tweets White House doctor Ronny Jackson is his nominee to be next Veterans Affairs secretary

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Brussels' Hip Ixelles District Lures Affluent New Admirers

Prices rise in the city’s Ixelles district, which has drawn French ex-pats attracted to lower taxes and a higher quality of life.

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WATCH: After weight loss surgery, relationships might change as much as weight: Study

A review of major studies in Sweden showed that relationships could change.

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WATCH: Drug trend 'wasping' mixes insecticide with meth

The term "wasping" may not sound familiar, but first responders are learning about the emerging trend.

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WATCH: After weight loss surgery, relationships might change as much as weight: Study

A review of major studies in Sweden showed that relationships could change.

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WATCH: Drug trend 'wasping' mixes insecticide with meth

The term "wasping" may not sound familiar, but first responders are learning about the emerging trend.

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Dangerous drug trend called 'wasping' combines with meth

The active ingredient attacks the nervous system.

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4,000 Eggs and Embryos Are Lost in Tank Failure, Ohio Fertility Clinic Says

The clinic said about 950 patients were affected by the problem with the storage tank this month, in which the tank’s temperature rose and an alarm did not go off.

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Your Cute Rubber Duck May Be a Haven for Bacteria

A study of bath toys found the water inside yellow ducks swimming with microbes, including bacteria often associated with hospital infections.

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After weight loss surgery, relationships might change as much as weight: Study

A review of major studies in Sweden showed that relationships could change.

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What's the new ideal female body type? Thin and muscular, research shows

Social media could be sparking the change for women, expert says.

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After weight loss surgery, relationships might change as much as weight: Study

A review of major studies in Sweden showed that relationships could change.

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Viola player wins legal case over orchestral ear damage

Britain's High Court has ruled in favor of a viola player who says he suffered irreparable hearing damage from loud music at rehearsals, in a case likely to reverberate through the music world

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7 Cruise Lines that Don't Nickel-and-Dime You at Sea

Adopting a ‘more inclusive’ model, these cruises lines offer considerable bang for the buck—and put an end to sticker-shock on the open water.

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'Jesus Christ Superstar' in a Live TV Revival

The once-controversial rock opera about the last week of Jesus’ life returns, starring John Legend, as NBC seeks to attract an Easter Sunday audience.

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Fitness in Midlife May Help Fend Off Dementia

In a Swedish study, middle-aged women with a high level of cardiovascular fitness were less likely to develop dementia.

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Historic vote: Ireland sets abortion referendum for May 25

Ireland will have a May 25 referendum on whether to lift a constitutional ban on most abortions

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8 Stylish Guys on Their Biggest Bargains and Stupidest Splurges

Shopping can be heaven or hell: Fashionable fellows reveal their most brag-worthy deals and their most dismal wastes of cash—from sneakers with split toes to obnoxiously stiff jeans.

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Estate of Cambridge Diet Entrepreneurs Listed for $37 Million

Located in Pebble Beach, Calif., the Spanish-style home sits on 2.8 acres and dates back to the mid-1920s. The owners were Jack and Eileen Feather.

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The Rare Case Where Airlines and Passengers Both Win

What the surge of nonstop coast-to-coast flights says about the state of flying in the U.S.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Pay $15.316 Million for New York Apartment

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez and her boyfriend, retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, paid $15.316 million for an apartment in Manhattan’s 432 Park Avenue. Meanwhile, Ms. Lopez is listing her former Manhattan penthouse for $26.95 million.

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Israel hopes new database will make it medical powerhouse

Israel says it's launching domestic digital health database that could make it a global medical powerhouse

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WATCH: MLB star breaks silence on his eating disorder struggle

Mike Marjama, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners, opened up about his eating disorder in an interview with "GMA" to shed light the issues men face with food.

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WATCH: MLB star breaks silence on his eating disorder struggle

Mike Marjama, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners, opened up about his eating disorder in an interview with "GMA" to shed light the issues men face with food.

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MLB star opens up about his eating disorder struggles and overcoming his 'demons'

Mike Marjama is breaking his silence to help other men who may be suffering.

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Romania: authorities offer money for in-vitro fertilization

Authorities in the Romanian capital promise financial aid for women who need fertility treatment to get pregnant in a bid to increase falling birthrates

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WATCH: Harvard researchers suggest they've reversed sign of aging in mice

Scientists boosted a molecule in the blood, which drops as adults grow older.

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James F. Holland, Trailblazing Cancer Researcher, Dies at 92

Dr. Holland was called a founding father of chemotherapy, collaborating on drug combinations to contain childhood leukemia and other tumors.

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Women over 65 may benefit from cervical cancer screening, research says

New research suggests the growing age group might do better with the screening

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Harvard researchers say they have 'reversed' a sign of aging in mice: Study

In their study of aging in mice, the scientists focused on the circulatory system.

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Hearing Loss May Make You Accident Prone

Poor hearing was associated with an increased likelihood of injuries related to driving, work, leisure and sports.

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Lawsuit challenges FDA delay of e-cigarette review

Several anti-smoking groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration over a decision by Trump administration officials to delay the review of e-cigarettes, which they say pose a health threat to U.S. children

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The Highs and Lows of Testosterone

Do higher T numbers increase your energy and libido? Once you’re in the ‘normal’ range, probably not.

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MoviePass's All-You-Can-See Deal: The Pros and Cons

The MoviePass app lets you see a film a day for only $10 a month. So what’s the catch? (And will it ultimately improve the quality of movies?)

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Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret

Scientists have the dirt on rubber ducky and it's clear many children's favorite bath-time friend is _ as parents have long suspected _ far from squeaky clean

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Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret

Scientists have the dirt on rubber ducky and it's clear many children's favorite bath-time friend is _ as parents have long suspected _ far from squeaky clean

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4 Spring Pasta Recipes: Make a Meal of the Season's Freshest Produce

Vibrant green vegetables are starting their stride down the seasonal runway; tossed with a tangle of pasta, they stretch further to make affordable, sumptuous meals. These four fresh recipes from chefs around the country will easily feed a crowd.

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WATCH: What is a 'Stop The Bleed' kit?

Basic kits include tourniquets, pressure dressings and gauge bandages.

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Three Lush Hawaii Homes: Private Beaches, a Sea-View Infinity Pool and a Waterfall Path

These multimillion-dollar homes are up for sale in Hawaii.

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Mary Chapin Carpenter Still Pines for Her Childhood Home in Princeton, N.J.

The house on a leafy street reminds the singer-songwriter of her family and performing for guests. Today, she lives in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Fertility clinic: Alarm system was off on failed embryo tank

An Ohio fertility clinic says an alarm system had been turned off on a storage tank that malfunctioned in early March and ruined more than 4,000 eggs and embryos

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Medicare Is Cracking Down on Opioids. Doctors Fear Pain Patients Will Suffer.

Officials are close to limiting doses of the painkillers, but doctors say doing so could put older patients into withdrawal or lead them to buy deadly street drugs.

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Why Does Kanye West Dress Like a Construction Worker?

The 21-time Grammy winner has recently been swapping his designer gear for budget surplus pieces like Carhartt jackets.

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Nazi-Era Abortion Law Strains German Coalition

Germany is the only country in Europe that forbids doctors to publicly advertise that they perform abortions. Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged change, but her conservatives are balking.

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How Carhartt Got Fashionable: A Guide to Affordably Stylish Workwear

With menswear skewing more utilitarian these days, blue-collar essentials like Carhartt jackets and Dickies pants look right—and, at $20 for a pair of trousers, you can’t beat the price.

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Cheapskate Wardrobe Secrets from Ballerinas

Here’s an insiders’ fashion secret: Authentic ballet gear—from $22 bodysuits to $28 tights—is the thriftiest way to execute a streamlined base layer for au courant outfits.

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Celebs Will Say Anything if You Blast Them With Hot Sauce

How did the online series ‘Hot Ones’ became a trendy talk show? With absurdly spicy wings that made Kevin Hart and Terry Crews cry.

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A 1918 Buick Celebrates a Big Birthday

Passed down from grandparents, an heirloom auto spanning three generations is in fine form for its centennial year.

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Gisele Bündchen Is a Force of Nature

Bündchen has changed the paradigm for supermodel success. Just don’t call this self-proclaimed “jeans-and-T-shirt girl” a “fashion person.”

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Doctors: You’ve Detailed Your Last Wishes, but Doctors May Not See Them

Electronic health records don’t sufficiently protect patients from getting care they do not want.

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WATCH: Teen boys are less likely to get the HPV vaccination, study finds

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about the new study, which found healthcare providers were less likely to offer the vaccine to teenage boys. 

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WATCH: Teen boys are less likely to get the HPV vaccination, study finds

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about the new study, which found healthcare providers were less likely to offer the vaccine to teenage boys. 

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An Influencer Among Artists Gets a Sweeping MoMA Retrospective

A retrospective of Adrian Piper’s prescient, provocative art takes over the entire top floor of the Museum of Modern Art in New York

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Maryland Legislature: Organ donors deserve tax breaks

A Maryland bill that would give a tax break to

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John Cacioppo, Who Studied Effects of Loneliness, Is Dead at 66

He helped link a lack of social connections to physiological damage. And while conducting his research he married a fellow neuroscientist.

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4-year-old reunited with stranger who donated part of his liver for transplant

Kristian Vaughn stepped up to help Zanyah Brown despite being strangers.

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Global Health: Grindr, Popular Gay Sex App, to Offer H.I.V. Test Reminders

Men using hookup apps are at high risk, so AIDS experts applaud a new effort to help subscribers get tested as often as four times a year.

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WATCH: Majority of people with dangerously high cholesterol not taking medication

A new Harvard study looked at 15 years of data on people with high cholesterol.

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WATCH: Majority of people with dangerously high cholesterol not taking medication

A new Harvard study looked at 15 years of data on people with high cholesterol.

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Majority of people with dangerously high cholesterol not taking medication

A new Harvard study looked at 15 years of data on people with high cholesterol.

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For Many Strokes, There’s an Effective Treatment. Why Aren’t Some Doctors Offering It?

As many as 30 percent of stroke patients do not receive a clot-busting drug because a vocal minority of physicians believe it to be dangerous.

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Dentist group puts teeth in push to curb opioid painkillers

American Dental Association wants dentists to cut back on prescribing opioid painkillers

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A New Theory on Sudden Infant Deaths Divides Doctors

Researchers point to certain breast-feeding strategies used with newborn babies, but some medical experts disagree.

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Didn't Like That New Album? Another One Is Coming Before You Know It

The music business is pumping out more music than ever, giving listeners more choices and artists more ways to distribute their work. But they are also finding it harder to break through the cacophony, while fans are getting overwhelmed.

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Renowned Ballerina's Hamptons Home Listed for $37 Million

The family of Sono Osato, 98, is listing her 7,200-square-foot, five-bedroom home in Bridgehampton, N.Y.

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The Secret Inside Tiffany's Blue Box: Reed Krakoff

How the chief artistic officer is rejuvenating the brand for the 21st century.

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WATCH: What does it mean to become a bone marrow donor?

One man opens up about his journey and decision to become a bone marrow donor, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton appears live on "GMA" to answer questions about what becoming a donor involves.

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WATCH: What does it mean to become a bone marrow donor?

One man opens up about his journey and decision to become a bone marrow donor, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton appears live on "GMA" to answer questions about what becoming a donor involves.

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Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

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Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

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Personal Health: Is It Time to Give Up on Fish Oil?

Fish clearly has health benefits, but fish oil supplements may not carry the same ones.

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South Africa shocked by deaths of 144 psychiatric patients

South Africa shocked by deaths of 144 psychiatric patients from neglect; 'huge system failure'

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The New Health Care: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About How to Lose Weight

One conclusion from a much-discussed study: The best diet is the one you can stick to.

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Before You Send a Gift on a Payment App, Read This

It’s easy to give somebody money on peer-to-peer platforms. But that doesn’t mean you should.

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'Angels in America' Review: Laughing at the Devil

Nathan Lane is the deliciously odious Roy Cohn in Marianne Elliott’s staging of the iconic Tony Kushner play.

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Dancing Alpacas! Guard Alpacas! Party Alpacas! Breeders Find New Uses After Market Bust

Owners who can no longer sell the once-hot animals are putting them to work in creative new ways. Alpaca Zumba, anyone?

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'In Chocolate We Trust' Review: A Man, a Brand, a School, a Town

The foundation established by philanthropist Milton Hershey has had an outsize influence on both the company and the town that bear his name. Benjamin Soskis reviews ‘In Chocolate We Trust’ by Peter Kurie.

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A Provocative New Space for Art Emerges in Virginia

The Institute for Contemporary Art is set to open in April with “Declaration,” whose pieces tackle complicated issues such as racism, sexism and environmental woes.

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UNICEF calls on Yemen's warring sides to stop impeding aid

Stop impeding aid shipments, top official in U.N. children's agency tells warring sides in Yemen, as severe malnutrition among children doubles in three years of civil war

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WATCH: Scheduling exercise time based on fitness goals

Morning exercise is best if you want to lose weight and boost your mood, while afternoon exercise is better for performance and avoiding injury.

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WATCH: Scheduling exercise time based on fitness goals

Morning exercise is best if you want to lose weight and boost your mood, while afternoon exercise is better for performance and avoiding injury.

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Even short bursts of exercise can reduce Americans' risk of disease and death: Study

What researchers found.

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Why Do Some People Get Sick Less Often?

Experts look at how childhood experiences may play a part and why you shouldn’t cut down on your socializing.

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She Hits New Heights to Get More Flexible

A 60-year-old’s twisting, spinning exercise routine is based on circus-inspired aerial activities like trapeze.

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At Burning Man, Art Is Now More Permanent Than Perishable

The robots, monsters and other harum-scarum works of art at Burning Man aren’t all destined for a pyre at the annual conclave in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Some are heading to public parks, music festivals and museum exhibitions.

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WATCH: Obesity epidemic grows in adults; perhaps levels off in youth

The U.S. is big, and getting bigger. Since the 1980s, American adults' obesity is at epidemic proportions, and there does not seem to be an end in sight.

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WATCH: Obesity epidemic grows in adults; perhaps levels off in youth

The U.S. is big, and getting bigger. Since the 1980s, American adults' obesity is at epidemic proportions, and there does not seem to be an end in sight.

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Obesity epidemic grows in adults; perhaps levels off in youth

American adults’ obesity is at epidemic proportions, and there does not seem to be an end in sight.

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Fertility clinic rules out inappropriate access to tank area

An Ohio fertility clinic where thousands of frozen eggs and embryos may have been damaged in a storage tank failure says it's ruled out any inappropriate physical access to its storage tanks area

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Lobbying pays off for small drugmaker in budget bill

A provision tucked into the massive congressional budget bill will benefit a small pharmaceutical company in Washington state

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Why Can’t Dying Patients Get the Drugs They Want?

A Republican-backed “Right to Try” bill would allow patients to sidestep F.D.A. approval. But the true gatekeepers are the drug companies themselves.

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Mexico approves conscientious objection for doctors

Mexico sets conscientious objection for doctors; rights group says it threatens reproductive rights

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WATCH: 'GMA' Hot List: Study reveals how many minutes of exercise you need

Plus, 19-year-old pro car driver Aurora Straus, who deferred admission to Harvard to pursue her racing career, hopes to inspire more girls to race.

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Protests erupt in Poland over plan to tighten abortion law

Thousands of people protested in Warsaw and other cities across Poland on Friday against the conservative government's latest attempt to restrict abortion

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Q&A: Unique Identifiers in Animal DNA

Genetic fingerprinting can distinguish individuals from one another in many different species — even to identify poached or illegally trafficked animals.

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At Hamburger Central, Antibiotics for Cattle That Aren’t Sick

Many industrial feedlots see routine use of antibiotics as essential. Some cattlemen disagree, calling them “performance enhancing drugs.”

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WATCH: Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

The most common food allergy affects 1 out of every 70 children and 1 of 160 adults.

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WATCH: Could a pill help with peanut allergies?

The most common food allergy affects 1 out of every 70 children and 1 of 160 adults.

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Interior Design That Will Let You Party Like a President

The SoCal mix of opulence and ease in the legendary Sunnylands estate encouraged visiting world leaders to kick back. Designer Richard Mishaan shows how to create your own swanky space for high-level entertaining.

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American Adults Just Keep Getting Fatter

A large scale federal survey has documented the continuing rise in severe obesity, which increases the risks for heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

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Is An E-Bike Actually Worth It?

You avoid a lot of pedaling, but it’ll cost at least three times the price of a commuter bike.

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Beautiful Bites: A Trio of Recipes for Persian Tea Sweets

Think past the usual Passover macaroons and present a tray of pretty, palate-stirring Persian tea sweets. Recipes for saffron brittle, marzipan mulberries and almond tea cookies make a gracious holiday spread.

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Come Over to the Dark (Beer) Side

A darker brew isn’t always a wintry gut-buster. From clean and bracing to sweet and smooth, these aren’t the beers you think they are.

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In 'Isle of Dogs,' Wes Anderson Applied Puppet Lessons From 'Mr. Fox'

Wes Anderson, along with the head of puppets and animation director on ‘Isle of Dogs,’ talk about the making of the movie and how their previous stop-motion film, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox,’ helped them do it.

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Exercise during pregnancy can shorten labor, study finds

What expectant women should know about working out during pregnancy.

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WATCH: Could freezing the 'hunger nerve' be the secret to weight loss?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down two new studies on weight loss, one that looked at a surgery to freeze the so-called hunger nerve in obese people and one on the ideal number of minutes to exercise.

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WATCH: Could freezing the 'hunger nerve' be the secret to weight loss?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down two new studies on weight loss, one that looked at a surgery to freeze the so-called hunger nerve in obese people and one on the ideal number of minutes to exercise.

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Ask Well: Do Face Masks Really Keep You Healthy?

Wearing a mask may protect you from infecting others or your own chances of getting sick, but they are far from foolproof.

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A 'Roseanne' for Our Times

The Conner family gets a laudable reboot, pronouncing on a world of social problems.

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Idaho to require personal details of women getting abortions

Idaho will require abortion providers to report how many times their patients have terminated a pregnancy in the past and other personal information under its latest anti-abortion law

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Idaho to require personal details of women getting abortions

Idaho will require abortion providers to report how many times their patients have terminated a pregnancy in the past and other personal information under its latest anti-abortion law

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Family awarded $47 million in newborn's disfigurement case

The parents of a girl who suffered permanent scarring as a newborn at a Pennsylvania hospital have been awarded $47 million, which their attorneys say is the biggest payout ever in a federal medical malpractice suit in the state

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Tooth-mounted trackers could be the next fitness wearables

Researchers at Tufts University are developing the tiny trackers.

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Julie Yip-Williams, Writer of Candid Blog on Cancer, Dies at 42

More than chronicling her colon cancer, she wrote about hope, love and family and recalled being born blind in Vietnam and her family’s escape in a boat.

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Omega-6s in Nuts, Seeds and Vegetable Oils May Aid the Heart

Men who had the highest omega-6 levels tended to have fewer deaths from heart disease and other causes.

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WATCH: Health benefits of exercise in short burst or longer bouts similar, new study finds

Researchers found there was no difference in the health benefit between "sporadic" or "continuous" exercise, as long as it totaled the recommended 150 minutes per week.

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WATCH: Health benefits of exercise in short burst or longer bouts similar, new study finds

Researchers found there was no difference in the health benefit between "sporadic" or "continuous" exercise, as long as it totaled the recommended 150 minutes per week.

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Actress reveals how she transformed her body for 'Tomb Raider' role

Alicia Vikander tells "GMA" the details of her training regimen.

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Netflix Adds a Warning Video to ‘13 Reasons Why’

After facing criticism for how the show’s first season depicted suicide, Netflix commissioned a study that has led the network to offer viewers more resources.

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Why Bogotá is Back on Ambitious Travelers' Agendas

The Colombian capital is suddenly in the travel spotlight, thanks to new luxury hotels, inventive restaurants and a street scene so lively it makes the country’s darker days seem like ancient history.

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Old-School Gardening: The 8 Most Reliable Flowers and Veggies to Grow From Seed

Nothing beats the satisfaction of starting with a few packets of seeds. To boost your odds, we asked horticulture pros which varieties germinate most gloriously.

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Matter: Was a Tiny Mummified Skeleton an Alien? No, but the Real Story Is Almost as Strange

Known as “Ata,” the six-inch-long skeleton was discovered in Chile and may have had genetic mutations causing a bone disorder never before documented.

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How Hotels are Upping the Ante on In-Room Entertainment

A working TV and a late-night burger were once the height of hotel-room luxury. Now a startling array of high-tech toys entertains travelers, whether they love music, film or sports.

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Q&A: The debate over the 'right to try' experimental drugs

'Right to try' legislation is popular with politicians, but doctor and patient groups warn it could expose patients to new risks

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Julie Yip-Williams Dies, Writer of Candid Blog on Cancer, Dies at 42

More than chronicling her colon cancer, she wrote about hope, love and family and recalled being born blind in Vietnam and her family’s escape in a boat.

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2018 Nissan Leaf: A Worthy Electric Rival for the Chevy Bolt?

Starting seven grand cheaper than the Bolt, the redesigned Nissan Leaf EV got an upgrade in range to 151 miles on a full charge. Dan Neil ponders its relative virtue.

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Global Health: South Sudan Halts Spread of Crippling Guinea Worms

It has been 15 months — longer than the worm’s life cycle — since the last case of infection, which means the parasite is nearing eradication in the country.

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The One Dress Women of Every Age Should Own

Ingenious at camouflaging imperfections, New York designer Maria Cornejo’s draped, flowing dresses have earned a cult following—from Mindy Kaling to former First Ladies.

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Want Better Hair? Pay More Attention to Your Scalp

Scalp care is the latest craze in the beauty industry, with serums and sprays promising to deliver the right oil balance to ensure beautiful hair. But are they worth it? An investigation.

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Spring Clean Your Closet: Top Strategies From Fashion Pros

‘Tis the season for manic closet cleaning. Follow our three simple steps for a reasonably Zen wardrobe-editing experience.

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Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich With Comeback Sauce

A perpetual favorite at the Grey in Savannah, Ga., this recipe makes a satisfying sandwich of flavorful, crisp-fried chicken thighs and a tangy, sweet-hot comeback sauce.

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Move Over Hoodies: The Half-Zip has Arrived

Increasingly popular, the half-zip sweatshirt offers men the best of both worlds—blending the casual slouch of a hoodie and dressier look of a merino work sweater.

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The Hidden Equation Behind 'Expensive' Wine

Lettie Teague looks at the psychology of wine pricing, the fluid definition of pricey and what a wine-list mark-up actually pays for.

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How Not to Get Sick on a Plane? Choose Your Seat Wisely

That coughing person in seat 14C? Make sure you’re at least two rows away.

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The Men's Jewelry Trend: Way Beyond the Wedding Band

You might not be ready to take a ‘jewelfie’ of your ‘stack’ of bracelets, but more guys are sporting discreet signet rings and subtle chains, too.

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Wealthy People Are Hitching Their Own Private Railcars to Amtrak Trains

Obsessive train lovers spend millions to restore vintage railcars, then hook them up to Amtrak trains to travel the country.

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Cycling Clothes That Double as Office Attire

With more people commuting to work by bike, designers are turning out stylish active gear that’s professional enough to put in overtime all day. A guide to the best

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Freezing the 'hunger nerve' could help with weight loss

A medical trial has looked deeper into targetting the "hunger nerve" and it's possible connection to one's ability to lose weight and keep it off.

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WATCH: New report warns of widespread ineffectiveness of lower back pain treatments

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about the new report and some of the latest treatment options for those dealing with lower back pain.

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'How to break up with your phone' author shares top 10 tips

Catherine Price has created a 30-day plan to "take back your life."

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WATCH: New report warns of widespread ineffectiveness of lower back pain treatments

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about the new report and some of the latest treatment options for those dealing with lower back pain.

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Inside Michael Dell's Sprawling Property Empire

Based out of Austin, Texas, the tech mogul has snapped up two super-deluxe condominiums in New York and Boston in recent years.

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Residents near Harvey-damaged chemical plant wary of water

For residents near the Arkema plant northeast of Houston there's a 'bitter taste' about Harvey-related fires and lack of information

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Residents near Harvey-damaged chemical plant wary of water

For residents near the Arkema plant northeast of Houston there's a 'bitter taste' about Harvey-related fires and lack of information

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More Cases Are Reported of Unusual Cancer Linked to Breast Implants

Women with breast implants have a small but significant increased risk of a type of lymphoma that can usually be cured by surgery alone — but not always.

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AIDS Researcher Robert R. Redfield Named to Lead the C.D.C.

Dr. Redfield, a Baltimore AIDS researcher and advocate for medication-assisted therapies to treat addiction, will take over the public health agency.

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Study: Medical bankruptcies may not be as common as thought

Medical bills can push patients over the financial cliff, but a new study says this may not happen as often as previous research suggests

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Leading AIDS researcher selected as CDC director

An AIDS researcher from Maryland has been selected to run the government's top public health agency

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Conservative Utah lets women get birth control from pharmacy

Utah's governor has signed a bill allowing women to get birth control directly from a pharmacist rather than visiting a doctor each time they want to obtain or renew a prescription for birth control

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Arsenic in groundwater? Virginia coal ash case before court

A federal appeals court hears arguments in nationally watched legal battle over storage of millions of tons of coal ash near retired Virginia power plant

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3 Perfect Days on Kauai: The Quintessential Hawaiian Island

For a long weekend of beach-hopping, tropical nibbling and de-stressing, zero in on Kauai. Here, our essential hour-by-hour guide.

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Mumps Is On the Rise. A Waning Vaccine Response May Be Why.

The mumps resurgence has been largely in people 18 to 29, most of whom received the recommended two shots in early childhood.

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Correction: Abortion-Mississippi story

Correction: Abortion-Mississippi story

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Phys Ed: Can Coffee Rev Up Your Workout? It May Depend on Your Genes

Whether you are a fast metabolizer or slow metabolizer of caffeine can determine whether it helps or hurts your athletic performance.

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WATCH: How a nutritionist organizes her refrigerator

The Food Fix founder Heather Bauer reveals how an organized fridge can lead to healthy eating.

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WATCH: How a nutritionist organizes her refrigerator

The Food Fix founder Heather Bauer reveals how an organized fridge can lead to healthy eating.

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Polish firm sued over tricking homeless into vaccine test

Prosecutors in Poland are suing a private firm accused of tricking homeless people into unwitting participation in bird flu vaccine tests in 2007

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In 'Billions,' a Male-Dominated World Makes Way for a Nonbinary Genius

Asia Kate Dillon, who plays a financial savant on “Billions,” talks about power dynamics on the Showtime TV series, reactions from real-life Wall Street workers and how gender comes up during casting and auditions.

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Antarctica Ahoy: 6 Tips on Cruising to the End of the Earth

Cruises to Antarctica are newly trendy, but don’t take the polar plunge until you read these crucial before-you-book guidelines.

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Duisberg Journal: In Germany, the Power of Art in the Twilight of Life

A growing number of museums bring stimulation and solace to dementia patients through regular tours.

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IVF Testing Spurs a Debate Over 'Mosaic' Embryos

Some women hoping to get pregnant—and the doctors treating them—agonize over using embryos with some abnormal cells

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'Barry' Joins a Long Line of Sensitive Assassins

“Saturday Night Live” star Bill Hader plays a depressed assassin who starts taking acting classes in “Barry,” the latest onscreen hit man seeking a way to blow off steam.

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How a nutritionist organizes her refrigerator for healthy eating

Heather Bauer is a mom of three and founder of The Food Fix.

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Council of Europe concerned with Trump's death penalty plan

Europe's leading human rights body says it is concerned by President Donald Trump's plans to impose death penalty on certain drug dealers as part of his plan to fight the opioid epidemic

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Russia: Asking permission before taking organs is 'inhumane'

At least two lawsuits filed at a top European court allege Russia violated Europe's Human Rights Convention by removing organs from the recently dead without telling relatives

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Russia: Asking permission before taking organs is 'inhumane'

At least two lawsuits filed at a top European court allege Russia violated Europe's Human Rights Convention by removing organs from the recently dead without telling relatives

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Hospital cited over woman left in cold in hospital gown

Federal regulators have cited a Baltimore hospital in connection with a January incident in which a mentally ill woman was left at an open-air bus stop wearing only a flimsy gown and socks

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N.I.H. to Investigate Outreach to Alcohol Companies

After a report in The Times, the National Institutes of Health will examine whether health officials violated government policy by soliciting donations to fund a study of moderate drinking.

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Brazil to vaccinate entire country against yellow fever

Brazil's health minister says the country is expanding its campaign to vaccinate people against yellow fever to cover the entire country

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What you need to know about naloxone, the drug that can stop an opioid overdose

Naloxone can stop an opioid overdose in its tracks.

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WATCH: Children more likely than before to draw scientists as women, study shows

They have fewer preconceptions about who "should" be in a science role.

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WATCH: Children more likely than before to draw scientists as women, study shows

They have fewer preconceptions about who "should" be in a science role.

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Children more likely than before to draw scientists as women, study shows

Children are more likely than decades ago to draw scientists as women, study finds.

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Study finds obesity robs the tongue of taste buds in mice

Obesity can dull the sense of taste and now research in mice suggests the reason is a loss of taste buds

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US regulators renew scrutiny of menthol, tobacco flavors

Federal health officials taking closer look at flavors in tobacco products that appeal to young people, particularly menthol-flavored cigarettes

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WHO says tainted food outbreak threatens 16 African nations

WHO says deadly tainted food outbreak in South Africa now threatens 16 African nations

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Purple Lamborghini: A Love Story

Steve and Lisa Lefferts first bonded over their shared love for Lamborghinis. The couple’s rare, special-edition Lamborghini Diablo is “the culmination” of that lifelong passion.

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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks, the most restrictive in nation

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks, the most restrictive in nation

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Supreme Court skeptical of crisis pregnancy center law

The Supreme Court seems likely to strike down a California law that mainly regulates anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers

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The Latest: Lawyers debate 15-week abortion ban in court

A federal judge has heard arguments from attorneys seeking and opposing an order that would temporarily block a new Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks' gestation

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Supreme Court skeptical of crisis pregnancy center law

The Supreme Court seems likely to strike down a California law that mainly regulates anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers

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Midcentury But Not Kitschy: A Living Room Update

A redesign of the living room in a San Marino, Calif., home showcased the original travertine fireplace while giving the décor a fresh look.

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WATCH: 10 measles cases reported in one state

People may have been exposed at 10 different locations, Kansas health officials say.

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On Your Next Trip, Leave the Pets at Home

Flying on airlines with your four-legged family members really isn’t a smart idea, Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney writes.

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'Roseanne' Returns

ABC is rebooting the long-running sitcom ‘Roseanne’ amid a push for more depictions of working-class America.

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Donors raise $560 million for Gaza water treatment plant

The EU says international donors have raised $560 million to build a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip to provide around 2 million people with safe drinking water

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WATCH: 1 in 3 young adults ride with impaired drivers, according to new study

Researchers want to encourage young adults to transfer what they've learned about not drinking and driving to not riding with a driver who's "altered."

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WATCH: 1 in 3 young adults ride with impaired drivers, according to new study

Researchers want to encourage young adults to transfer what they've learned about not drinking and driving to not riding with a driver who's "altered."

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Well : What Young Rats’ Workouts Could Tell Us About the Human Heart

Exercising as a youngster might mean more heart-muscle cells as a grown-up.

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‘We’re Losing the Fight’: Tuberculosis Batters a Venezuela in Crisis

The disease, which until recently seemed to be under control in Venezuela, is making an aggressive comeback in the nation, overwhelming its broken health care system.

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Profiles in Science: David Reich Unearths Human History Etched in Bone

The geneticist at Harvard Medical School has retrieved DNA from more than 900 ancient people. His findings trace the prehistoric migrations of our species.

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The War on Straws Is Coming to a Bar Near You

Plastic straws have begun disappearing from some taverns and restaurants as bartenders, liquor companies and others argue that too many end up in the ocean.

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Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law

Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law

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The Latest: Mississippi governor lauds abortion restrictions

Mississippi's governor says that by enacting a law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation, the state is 'saving more of the unborn than any state in America, and what better thing can we do?'

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Mississippi imposes 15-week abortion ban; nation's toughest

Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law, banning most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation.

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Mississippi imposing nation's toughest 15-week abortion ban

Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law

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Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks

Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks

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Nonfiction: When Doctors Don’t Listen to Women

Abby Norman’s “Ask Me About My Uterus” describes her quest to get proper medical attention.

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Florida governor signs major bill to combat opioid epidemic

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs major legislation into law to combat the state's opioid addiction crisis

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Abortion impasse could shut down effort to reduce premiums

Abortion politics could doom effort to stabilize health insurance premiums

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The Latest: Trump drops in on New Hampshire firefighters

President Donald Trump drops in on New Hampshire firefighters before he gives a speech about the nation's opioid drug crisis

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The Fun Sock Goes High-Fashion (For $210)

The new frontier in fun socks: They’re covered in logos, have designer cred and can cost hundreds of dollars.

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For menopause sex discomfort, gel worked as well as hormone

Study finds gels worked as well as prescription hormone tablets at reducing symptoms of menopause-related sexual discomfort

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Women Strive to Narrow a Confidence Gap

Career experts and researchers focus on new strategies for women to shore up belief in themselves with confidence logs, brag books.

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Fine-Tune Your B.S. Detector: You'll Need It

In the digital age, misinformation—from nonsense to lies—spreads faster than ever and is becoming an area of serious research.

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Can Achy Joints Predict the Weather?

A doctor explains what we know—and don’t know—about how aches and pains relate to the daily forecast.

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WATCH: Exercise may help your heart appear younger, study finds

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about a new study that found using interval training for a group of adults aged 45 to 64 appeared to help them turn back the clock for their hearts.

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WATCH: Exercise may help your heart appear younger, study finds

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about a new study that found using interval training for a group of adults aged 45 to 64 appeared to help them turn back the clock for their hearts.

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Personal Health: Finding Meaning and Happiness in Old Age

Authors of two books about aging pass along some of the wisdom of the oldest old about what brings meaning and pleasure to their twilight years.

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Fake Hepatitis B vaccines found at Ugandan health facilities

Fake Hepatitis B vaccines found at Ugandan health facilities, sparking corruption concerns

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The Struggle to Build a Massive ‘Biobank’ of Patient Data

At a cost of $1.4 billion, the N.I.H.’s All of Us program may help scientists discover new links between diseases, genes and lifestyle. But the project faces formidable obstacles.

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The New Health Care: Medicare Doesn’t Equal Dental Care. That Can Be a Big Problem.

Oral health cannot properly be considered apart from the health of the rest of the body.

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Trump opioid plan includes death penalty for traffickers

President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law

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Trump opioid plan includes death penalty for traffickers

President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law

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Do Most People Need Life Insurance?

Advocates say most families don’t have the resources to cover themselves if tragedy occurs. But critics say the chance of needing coverage is remote and not worth the expense.

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Will Office Affairs Ever Be the Same? Not in Romance Novels

Fiction writers conjure the HR department of your fantasies, as they reconsider workplace behavior; ‘Nothing about that look was professional or appropriate’

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'The Pleasure Shock' Review: This Is Your Brain On Batteries

The book’s author credulously believes that ‘brain pacemakers’ could jolt us into becoming happy, sober and thin. Andrew Scull reviews ‘The Pleasure Shock’ by Lone Frank.

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Should College Education Be Free?

Supporters of tuition-free higher education say it is an investment that benefits all Americans. But opponents say expecting taxpayers to shoulder the cost is unfair.

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Death penalty for drug traffickers part of Trump opioid plan

President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law

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Buoyed by Financial Support, Military Veterans Are a Growing Part of the Paralympics

Veterans accounted for 24.3 percent of the American Paralympic team this year, and they benefit from funding sources not available to civilians.

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Take This App and Call Me in the Morning

A new category of prescription medical treatments, what executives call digital therapeutics, comes in the form of mobile apps.

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Women in Poland protest plans to tighten anti-abortion law

Women across Poland have staged protests before bishops' residencies against the influential Roman Catholic Church's urging an abortion ban

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AIDS Researcher Top Candidate to Lead the C.D.C.

The administration is vetting Dr. Robert Redfield, a founder of the University of Maryland’s Institute of Human Virology, for C.D.C. chief.

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Beans: The Superfood You've Always Known

Kale haters, rejoice—the latest trendy ingredients in snacks and at mealtime are pinto beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas

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A 'Swim Mom' Becomes the Competitor

Faith Pescatore spent years in the stands at swim meets, cheering on her daughter. Now, it’s her daughter doing the cheering, as the 61-year-old takes part in swim meets and national competitions.

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Painting for the Screen, as Well as the Canvas

“Final Portrait,” a new movie about Giacometti, and “Genius: Picasso,” a TV series about the Spanish painter, grapple with issues that plague films and TV about artists and their work.

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America is on a binge -- 17.5 billion drinks worth: Study

The study found that about 88,000 Americans die each year from binge drinking.

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America is on a binge -- 17.5 billion drinks worth: Study

The study found that about 88,000 Americans die each year from binge drinking.

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This Study May Find That Moderate Drinking Is Healthy. The Alcohol Industry Was Asked to Pay for It.

Scientists and government officials waged a concerted campaign to obtain funding from the alcohol industry for research that may enshrine alcohol as a part of a healthy diet.

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U.K., Land of ‘Brexit,’ Quietly Outsources Some Surgeries to France

After years of austerity, the National Health Service is under enormous strain, so it is paying French doctors to perform some operations on its behalf.

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Global Health: Palliative Care Film Challenges Stereotypes About Opioids

“Hippocratic,” a documentary about Dr. M.R. Rajagopal, who helps India’s dying, shows the desperate need for the same drugs maligned for causing overdoses.

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How Training for the Paralympics Became a Full-Time Job

Being a Paralympic athlete used to be a part-time, do-it-yourself pursuit. Not anymore.

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WATCH: Binge drinkers down 17.5 billion drinks a year: Study

The CDC looked at statistics for 2015 in this first-of-its-kind study.

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5 doctors charged with taking kickbacks to tout painkiller

5 New York doctors have been charged with taking bribes and kickbacks from an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company to prescribe large volumes of a highly addictive painkiller

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Report: Abortion is safe but barriers reduce quality of care

Review finds abortion is very safe but that women face delays, false medical information depending on where they live

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Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly Are Still Identical Twins, Despite What You May Have Read

A rash of news stories this week stemmed from a misinterpreted NASA update from January.

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Yellow fever shots urged for Brazil travelers amid outbreak

Health officials are urging travelers to Brazil to get yellow fever shots after 10 recent visitors got the mosquito-borne disease

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Louise Slaughter, 16-Term Liberal Congresswoman, Dies at 88

A House member from upstate New York, Ms. Slaughter championed women’s rights, food safety and the Affordable Care Act.

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Mystery surrounds how ex-Russian spy was poisoned in UK

As British authorities investigate the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in England, there is much mystery about how exactly the brazen attack was carried out

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Mystery surrounds how ex-Russian spy was poisoned in UK

As British authorities investigate the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in England, there is much mystery about how exactly the brazen attack was carried out

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A Modernist Masterpiece? I Had My Doubts

Feeling obliged to visit a historic, early-20th-century building in Vienna, a dubious design writer comes away wowed by its industrial chic

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L.A. Home With Resort-Style Amenities Listed for Almost $50 Million

The 36,000-square-foot compound is owned by an LLC affiliated with an Iranian family.

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The Future of Moroccan Cuisine Is Female

In Morocco, a number of talented, well-traveled women chefs are serving up light, bright fare with a distinctly cosmopolitan bent.

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Gentlemen, You Should Be Grooming Your Brows

While men are often loathe to groom their brows, some maintenance is advisable.

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Ask Well: What Causes Canker Sores?

Medical experts still don’t know the precise cause of canker sores, though anyone can get them.

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Ties: Dementia’s Gift: Facing Cancer Without the Fear

The mercy of dementia is that Mom is immune to the psychological distress that often accompanies cancer treatment.

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Police: Doctor tested sex of fetus in car in Indian forest

Police say an Indian doctor charged $460 and conducted illegal prenatal gender tests in his car in an Indian forest, powering the ultrasound with a portable generator

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Trilobites: Picture a Leader. Is She a Woman?

Most people will draw a man. Researchers investigate the consequences.

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The New Old Age: A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly

Despite warnings from experts, older people are using more anti-anxiety and sleep medications, putting them at risk of serious side effects and even overdoses.

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Ambulance crash kills patient, injures driver and attendant

Authorities say an out-of-control ambulance has run off a road and crashed in Ohio, killing a patient and injuring the driver and an emergency medical service attendant

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A ‘Sweet Spot’ for Heart Health

The lowest risk for cardiovascular disease was a B.M.I. of 22 to 23.

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Many overpay for prescriptions when co-pays are higher than drug prices: Study

A new study from USC shows that many people are unknowingly paying too much.

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Trump to visit NH to talk about plan to combat opioids

President Donald Trump will be traveling to New Hampshire to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis

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House to try again on bill easing use of unapproved drugs

The House will try again next week to pass a Republican bill to help fatally ill people try unproven treatments

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Neurologist who admitted groping patients faces new charges

A prominent neurologist who admitted groping women at a Philadelphia clinic has been charged with sexually molesting patients in New Jersey

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Younger kids who have tonsils removed may have more complications: Study

Kids with complications usually end up staying longer in the hospital, as well.

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Three Smart Ways to Find the Right Handyman for Any Project

With these smartphone apps, it takes only about five minutes to hire someone for fixes beyond your skill set.

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FDA begins push to cut addictive nicotine in cigarettes

Federal health officials take first step to drastically cut nicotine levels in cigarettes

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Matter: What’s Behind Many Mystery Ailments? Genetic Mutations, Study Finds

An examination of 20,000 patients finds that more than 800 may have genetic conditions.

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Where Napa's Best Wines Are Really Made

The painstaking, year-round, drama-filled, occasionally meditative, absolutely crucial work of the vineyard manager is largely invisible to most wine drinkers. Even our wine columnist was surprised by what she discovered out in the field (literally) with some of Napa Valley’s finest.

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Should I Mount My TV Like a Work of Art?

Wall-mounting a TV can help turn a cluttered living room into something approaching a high-tech museum. But not everyone agrees it’s worth the effort

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Energy's Perry: No interest in heading Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, under fire for ethics violations, says he has no intention of leaving his job even as his standing with President Donald Trump erodes and the White House floats names of possible replacements

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Energy's Perry: No interest in heading Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, under fire for ethics violations, says he has no intention of leaving his job even as his standing with President Donald Trump erodes and the White House floats names of possible replacements

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Five Instagram Accounts for Design and Architecture Fans

Creative feeds with quirky but loving takes on design and architecture.

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A Shockingly Fast SUV: The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

With a Ferrari-esque 505-hp engine, carbon fiber drive shaft and mutil-mode dynamic software—including race mode—the new Stelvio Quadrifoglio represents a new breed of SUV. Dan Neil takes one on the track in Austin.

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Adding Formula to Breast-Feeding May Help Some Newborns

For newborns who are losing weight, supplementing breast-feeding with formula for a few days may provide a kick-start.

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Shape up with Ruth Bader Ginsburg's official workout

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's trainer shares her workout.

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Getting Ready Faster: Secrets From Stylish Women

Simple hacks that busy fashion insiders use to cut their morning routines in half. (For starters, prepping the night before is overrated).

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Why You Should Be Cooking With Sour Beer

Sour beers are all the rage at bars and bottle shops. It’s time they bubbled over into the kitchen.

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What Barry Sonnenfeld Listens to While Waiting for the End of the World

The director and showrunner of Netflix’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on wearing two watches, carrying three smartphones and zooming around set on a horse saddle.

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Live Like a Farmer, Minus the Dirt

The locavore lifestyle is going upscale: High-end communities offer residents pre-planted orchards and vegetable gardens, sometimes with concierge weeding

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The Key to the Best, Most Luscious Beans and Rice

Just take your time. This recipe from Mashama Bailey of the Grey in Savannah, Ga., calls for simmering black beans low and slow with a smoky ham hock. Serve over rice for a mood-lifting meal that’s even better the next day.

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How Real-Estate Agents Get the Best Homes---for Themselves

With their knowledge of the local market and expertise in negotiations, real-estate pros can often buy hidden-gem family homes with strong potential to grow in value.

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Renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton dies at age 99

Renowned pediatrician and author Dr. T. Berry Brazelton has died at age 99

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WATCH: What to know about the new menopause hot flash medicine

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the new drug that could reduce hot flashes caused by menopause, and the new research that links highly fit middle-age women to a lower risk of developing dementia.

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WATCH: What to know about the new menopause hot flash medicine

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the new drug that could reduce hot flashes caused by menopause, and the new research that links highly fit middle-age women to a lower risk of developing dementia.

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Living With Cancer: Black Cancer Matters

A documentary shines a spotlight on the grim relationship between race and cancer.

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Voices: How I Finally Kicked My O.C.D.

I chased patterns where there were none, but I saw one that was very real: This was not the only relationship my mental illness would detonate.

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Native American overdose deaths surge since opioid epidemic

Federal officials say the scope of the opioid epidemic's impact on Native American communities is immense and straining tribal resources

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Judge blocks Ohio ban on abortions due to Down syndrome

A federal judge has put on hold an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome

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Menopause 'hot flash' medicine could cut symptom by three quarters, trial shows

Researchers hope the medicine could replace hormone therapy.

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What to know about ALS, the disease that affected scientist Stephen Hawking

Hawking lived with the degenerative disorder for decades before his death.

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Veterans Health Program Closes ‘Indefinitely’ After Killings

The three women who were found dead served as the core clinical team for the Pathway Home program.

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This nurse loves singing to her patients dressed as a princess

Being in an emergency room is never a fun situation but one nurse in Park Ridge, Illinois, is trying to make her patients more comfortable by singing to them.

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WATCH: 'GMA' Hot List: Your DASH diet questions answered

Plus, the "American Idol" contestant who made Katy Perry swoon appears live on "GMA" with his girlfriend, and a new report sheds light on the best way to communicate with your dog.

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WATCH: Emergency center trauma nurse loves singing to her patients dressed as a princess

Meet the nurse known as the "therapy dog in a princess dress."

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WATCH: Emergency center trauma nurse loves singing to her patients dressed as a princess

Meet the nurse known as the "therapy dog in a princess dress."

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Your questions on the DASH eating plan answered

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Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos C.E.O. and Silicon Valley Star, Accused of Fraud

Ms. Holmes, the chief executive of the blood-testing company, agreed to a settlement in which she will be stripped of control.

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Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Who Explored Babies’ Mental Growth, Dies at 99

In hospitals, clinics and books, he revolutionized our understanding of how children develop psychologically.

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The Spicy Red Sauce That Goes With Everything

In Cajun country, they smother everything from chicken to venison to alligator meat in a spicy red sauce piquant. The recipe reads like a history of immigration to Louisiana.

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Is This the Start of Better Airport Shopping in the U.S.?

Major airports around the world have essentially become shopping malls with gates. Now, the U.S. is finally starting to catch up, with airports finding ways to improve duty-free stores in the same way they upgraded restaurants and basic amenities like power outlets.

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David Byrne on Traveling the World by Bicycle---and Getting Lost

The former Talking Heads frontman, who’s touring the world for his album ’American Utopia,’ on his penchant for two-wheeled exploration, losing his way in a Swedish forest and his devotion to leftovers.

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Once an Asylum, Then a Convent, Now a Home

A Belgian mansion that started out as a bachelor pad has served many purposes since it was built in 1809; today, the fully restored house—with five main dining rooms—is listed for about $4 million

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Skin-Care Execs List Hamptons Home for $23.5 Million

Ronald Sherman and Trish McEvoy bought the seven-bedroom home on star-studded Squabble Lane from a Ford Motor Co. heiress.

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Want to Be Happy? Try Moving to Finland

The Nordic nations are the happiest in the world, an annual report found. The United States dropped four spots to 18th.

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How Do 'American Idol' Winners Fare in the Music Industry?

Now that “American Idol” is back on the air, it is being judged primarily on the ratings and buzz it generates for ABC. But can it still turn contestants into stars?

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WATCH: How a teen cleared her acne using cheap products

Karina Banuelos, 17, said she spent years trying to clear up her teenage acne to no avail before she found success with a skincare regimen she created using four products.

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WATCH: Your DASH diet questions answered

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down what to know about the wildly popular diet and answers some of "GMA" viewers' most commonly asked questions about it.

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WATCH: Your DASH diet questions answered

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down what to know about the wildly popular diet and answers some of "GMA" viewers' most commonly asked questions about it.

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Teen shares how she cleared her severe acne using cheap products

Karina Banuelos' striking before-and-after photos went viral.

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Phys Ed: How Exercise Can Keep Aging Muscles and Immune Systems ‘Young’

Older cyclists are not like most of the rest of us. They are healthier. They are, biologically, younger.

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'China's Great Wall of Debt' Review: The Chinese Growth Charade

Ghost cities, shadow banks, white-elephant state projects: The country’s pursuit of growth at all costs may come at a high price. Mara Hvistendahl reviews ‘China’s Great Wall of Debt’ by Dinny McMahon.

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Drug-related deaths are up more than 600 percent over 35 years, study shows

Researchers looked at overdoses, violence and self-harm as causes of death.

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The Latest: House rejects experimental drug bill

The House has rejected a Republican bill easing how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses

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Why US health care costs more, but isn't better than other countries: Study

An analysis published in JAMA breaks down the factors behind the high cost.

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Why US health care costs more, but isn't better than other countries: Study

An analysis published in JAMA breaks down the factors behind the high cost.

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What Fertility Patients Should Know About Egg Freezing

Storage failures at two respected clinics have raised concerns about safety and reliability. Here are some things to look out for and questions to ask

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A Cure for Nausea? Try Sniffing Alcohol

Prescription medicine is not always the answer.

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Why US healthcare costs more, but isn't better than other countries: Study

An analysis published in JAMA breaks down the factors behind the high cost.

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House vote nears on GOP bill easing use of unproven drugs

A Republican bill easing how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses is headed toward a House vote

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WATCH: Teacher's 'mental wellness' books' wish list goes viral

Indiana teacher Tina DuBrock asked for books that would help teach students about mental well-being.

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WATCH: Teacher's 'mental wellness' books' wish list goes viral

Indiana teacher Tina DuBrock asked for books that would help teach students about mental well-being.

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Teacher's 'mental wellness' book wish list goes viral among parents, educators

Tina DuBrock searched for a way to help her students develop coping skills.

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Out of the Doghouse, Into the Bed

Researchers found that with a dog in the bedroom, both the humans and the dogs slept reasonably well.

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WATCH: Meet a rare cancer survivor cycling to raise funds for a cure

A survivor of a rare form of cancer, who had part of his leg amputated, leads a team of indoor cyclists at an event to raise funds for rare cancer research.

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Meet the rare cancer survivor cycling to raise funds for a cure

"It's very personal to me," rare cancer survivor Evan Freiberg told ABC News.

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The Secret Spas of Paris

The French capital is home to a number of elegant Turkish baths or ’hammams’—often overlooked by visitors—where Parisians retreat for a soothing steam, scrub and massage. Here, six standouts. Donkey milk bath optional.

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Take a Page Out of Elvis's Style Playbook

For spring, men’s designers are rolling out versions of the King’s beloved ‘bowling’ shirts, a casual look that feels right again.

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Dennis Quaid Grew Up in a House That Prized Performing

The actor knew at an early age he wanted only to act; his father instilled the dream, his mother the drive, and his brother led the way

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Time Travel in a Classic Red Corvette

A Southwest Airlines pilot finds memories from youth in the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray—and an unexpected connection with a former owner.

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WATCH: Watch 'GMA' anchors take ALS Pepper Challenge

The viral social media campaign is raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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