Previous studies have shown that the amount of weight that women gain during pregnancy can significantly affect the baby's health. And it's possible that a child's health could be affected throughout childhood and beyond.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability around the world, and most cases are due to diet and lifestyle factors. But which factors matter the most?

Couples married for a long time don’t often mention food when speaking of how they have kept the relationship going, but maybe they should.

Just by taking a look around, one might see that obesity has become a bigger problem over the last several decades. But changes in diabetes rates are less easy to see.

Gastric banding is a weight loss procedure that has been used successfully to control diabetes in severely obese people. The operation may now provide similar benefits to those who are overweight.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring new worries about survival. It’s possible that a common vitamin may help improve the outlook.

Heart disease and stroke are the main causes of death and disability in people with diabetes. Exercise, however, has proven to be a great way to lower that risk.

People go on a cruise usually expecting relaxation and adventure. Yet some passengers on a California-based ship have been met with an unpleasant type of adventure — that of a stomach virus.

Quitting smoking is a tough task for most smokers. One healthy activity might be a great place to start.

Unhealthy habits may seem unimportant when you're young. However, some habits may be shaving off a significant amount of years from your life.