By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

In a strange twist of events, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that two-pill generic versions of the morning after pill should immediately be made available over the counter, without any age restrictions; the court, though, denied unrestricted sales of the Plan B One-Step product until it determines whether the government’s appeal should be upheld.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

Any dermatologist will tell you that most of the wrinkles and age spots we develop through the years can be blamed on sun exposure, but can we actually look younger by regularly using sunscreen? That’s always been assumed but never tested in a rigorous clinical trial -- until now.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced that they were cancelling several of their 3-Day walk events including one planned for Boston in 2014. Here’s why.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

The tragic sudden death of 19-year-old Joe Glynn, a Bentley University basketball player, who collapsed during a Monday night game raises the same questions that arise every time a young athlete dies far too early in life: Did he have an underlying health problem that contributed to his death? If so, could the problem have been detected earlier? Would that have saved his life?

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

Michael Douglas has revealed that his stage 4 throat cancer was the result of an HPV infection, that he got from oral sex.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

Nearly three years after Massachusetts implemented a no texting while driving law, nearly 40 percent of drivers in the state say they still send text messages while driving, according to a March survey of 500 drivers released on Monday.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

We already know Boston has the number one hospital in the nation, that Massachusetts ranks 4th in the nation for overall health. But did you know that Boston folks are also among the buffest in the nation?

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

A New York Times magazine story last Sunday touting two new pills in the pipeline to boost a woman’s low libido made it seem as if they were on the verge of hitting the market. They’re not, but here’s what to try now.

By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

While college students are well versed on the dangers of binge drinking, many may know the health risks of exceeding too many alcoholic drinks on a weekly basis; in fact, women are more likely to do this than men, according to a recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital.