Recent research suggests not getting a full night's sleep can raise a person's risk for obesity.

Can two or more servings of blueberries or strawberries a week help lower risk of Parkinson's disease?

A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back.

What's the best way to lose weight? A new study says it's a combination of more exercise, eating less fatty foods and joining a weight loss program. What doesn't work? Popular fad diets, liquid diets, and weight loss pills.

Being upbeat is good for your heart, a new study suggests.

American fast food is super salty, says new research

A brand new form of ‘gene therapy’ for Parkinson’s disease has excited experts, as it could revolutionize the way the disease is treated.

Twelve older women are sitting in a shallow swimming pool while the strains of Swan Lake rise in the background.

Elderly people with extra body fat may not live as long as those who maintain a normal weight, according to a new study that contradicts previous research.

One-quarter of American adults received treatment for high blood pressure in 2008, according to new research from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.