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The cause of the actor Heath Ledger’s death could take two weeks to determine, the New York City medical examiner’s office said.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court backed a century-old government policy that allows only the visually impaired to become licensed masseurs.

Photo of potential customers trying out thermal massage beds at Ceragem in New York City

A Greenwich Village massage office called Relax yields clues to the emotional and financial outlook of the city.

In a country where prejudice have long restricted opportunities for the disabled, the blind have fiercely defended their exclusive right to the massage business.

Forget the ice and ibuprofen. The best way to recover from exercise is through your stomach.

A resort in Queens that’s part Seoul (and part Dr. Seuss).

As a society, we’re repelled by the slavery of old. But the wholesale transport of women across international borders and around the U.S. to serve as prostitutes stirs very little outrage.

Passiflora Tea Room and Herbal Apothecary “is about a healthy lifestyle,” said Karen Tyson, who was inspired to open Passiflora five years ago as a result of a self-described midlife crisis. Her goal, she said, was to “educate people about vital health, and create a sense of community.”.

Spa regulars who are frustrated with getting a dose of attitude, rather than serenity, are retreating to their living rooms.

Affinia Hotels in New York and Chicago are offering the TravelSmart program, which offers services like printing boarding passing and free toiletries.

After Justin Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter dash, blamed his massage therapist for a failed drug test, the spotlight landed on them.

As the wellness industry has grown, getting a massage or a facial has become nearly as routine as picking up a nonfat decaf latte.

Spas often ask clients if they prefer a male or a female technician. Overwhelmingly, industry professionals say, their clients choose women.

A traditional course of Swedish massage may offer lasting relief to sufferers of arthritis of the knee, a new study suggests.

Correction on Dec 1 article about thermal massage bed concerns location of store

A brand of massaging mattresses has attracted a following among Hispanic customers through its marketing tactics of word-of-mouth advertising and church-style testifying.

More hotels are opening spas as the industry actively courts overstressed business travelers, both male and female.

Calistoga may be among the few towns in the immediate region not altogether dominated by the cult of the grape.