A woman is seen feeding an alligator in her backyard, drawing attention for the risky encounter with the large reptile.

The St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, was named the most alligator-infested river in the state, according to A-Z Animals. Every year, biologists explore Florida rivers, lakes, streams and ...

Alligators can be found in all 67 of Florida's counties, along with nine other states. In Florida, there's an estimated 1.3 million alligators, according to the University of Florida Institute of Food ...

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also ...

A decade ago, I wrote about a study in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics that linked the sleeping habits of a group of Los Angeles-area high-school athletes to how likely they were to get injured.

Summer will be here before we know it, and with it comes the season of camping trips, long hikes, and road adventures. It also brings that quiet confidence many of us have that if things ever went ...

You might not give much thought to the setting of your daily shower, but some experts say you might want to, particularly the lighting if you want a good night’s sleep. Lighting has a strong impact on ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes ...

Wireless earbuds are a lot of things nowadays, and some of them have nothing to do with playing music. According to Apple, wireless earbuds are also a health-tracking device. To Nothing, they’re a ...

If you're preparing for a long-haul flight, you're probably packing the necessities: Noise-canceling headphones, a neck pillow, a light-blocking eye mask, and even a blanket or comfortable sweater — ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...