Past research has suggested that people from poorer backgrounds may have an increased risk of being obese. As researchers dive deeper into this relationship, they are finding that stress may play a role.

Proper nutrition is essential for effectively managing your diabetes, and by adding a certain spice to your diet, you may be helping to do just that.

Being overweight and pregnant has previously been shown to increase risks during delivery — but there may be more to the story than just a woman's weight that influences her risks.

Kids might rather be running around outside instead of preparing for that next test, but both play and study can help the brain. That is, physical fitness and quizzing could help the child learn better in the long run.

While there are a number of public health issues that still need to be fixed, there are signs that our overall health and quality of life is improving.

Whether vitamins and other supplements promote cardiovascular health is not a new question. Previous studies have offered conflicting evidence about whether vitamin B lessens the chances that a person at risk for stroke will suffer such a trauma.

People all around the world enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning to help kick start the day. But what other benefits might coffee have? A recent study provided insight into this question by examining the relationship between coffee consumption and various illnesses.

For patients with mobility problems, being consistent with rehab is an important part of   the recovery process. It might be helpful for many of these patients to meet more often with their specialist or therapist.

For a lot of people, breaking down exercise into smaller parts or short-term goals can make it more manageable to accomplish. Exercise goals may help people, including older individuals, get active.

Having a child with a medical condition can often take an emotional toll on families. Yet these medical conditions can also take a significant financial toll as well.