Judie Rappaport: What are causes, symptoms of dehydration?

Dear Judie: Im 84, active, and I control my liquid intake because I dont care to use public bathrooms. Your July 24 column told us how to test for dehydration, but didnt state the causes or the symptoms. Id like to avoid becoming ill. Could you elaborate?

Public health policy summit stimulates conversation

Where you live, your stress level and your income all play a part when it comes to your health.

Genetic Condition Causes Severe Swelling

A new treatment may mean a quicker recovery for people with a genetic condition that causes them to suffer severe swelling.

Laughter- certain types- can be the best medicine

We've all heard it said that "laughter is the best medicine," but is this old adage just a myth? When does laughter -- or more specifically, humor-- help you reduce your life stress? The answer may sound like typical psycho-babble, but it's true: "It depends."

Scientist examines relationship between stress of human isolation, immune system

A remote Canadian island is being used to simulate isolated space flight conditions for a NASA-funded medical research study that could produce important information to assist astronauts in potential long duration flights to Mars or an asteroid.

Family transformed three years after bridge disaster

For 13-year-old Arrianna Merritt, the words mother and hero go hand in hand.

Flaws of the European Stress Test

We've known about the European financial crisis for several months. We also know that the European Union approved a $1 trillion aid package. Why is the stress test needed? Is the stress tests only purpose to massage the masses into a comfort zone?