In the study, researchers assessed heart and blood vessel health in postmenopausal women, along with their breastfeeding history.

Backyard flocks of live poultry have been linked with salmonella outbreaks that have sickened 52 people in 21 states, the CDC says.

Study found people who ate predominantly processed foods were more likely to gain weight.

Quarantine orders have been issued to more than 200 students and employees at the University of California, Los Angeles, and California State-Los Angeles because they may have been exposed to measles.

Among children and teens, parental support for an active lifestyle helped increase activity. For teens, less time in front of the television was associated with regular activity.

Everyone loves a sugary treat now and then.  Did you know though that added sugars account for more than 15% of Americans' total daily calories, exceeding the recommended level of less than 10%, the researchers said in background notes.

Sleep, everybody loves it, yet it seems no one ever gets enough.  Sleep apnea isn't just an annoyance: It's also been tied to higher risks for heart disease, heart failure and stroke.

In a new joint policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association also recommended a host of other public policies, all aimed at cutting consumption of the unhealthy drinks.

POP, Fizzzz.  Ahh, the delicious, cool, refreshing taste of Coke, Pepsi, (insert name of your favorite sugary soda) tastes so good especially in this hot weather.  But for those health conscious what is this sugary drink doing to your inside, how does it affect your chances of suffering medical problems? 

Investigators found that beginning in the mid-2000s, those under the age of 26 started reporting a huge rise in symptoms related to depression, distress and suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Over 50, not feeling the lust for life, the endless energy, the excitement you once felt when you wake up each morning.  Survey's are showing that 1 in 3 older adults feel lonely and the numbers don't seem to be going down.  What leads to these feelings of loneliness, how can they be nurtured and "solved." 

As we age it seems things start falling apart, our health, our friendships, even our own state of mind.   Studies show 1 in 3 older adults feel lonely and the number is even higher if you have an illness.  What is loneliness, how to "fix it." 

Bullying was more likely to occur in families with three or more children, and the eldest child or older brothers were more often the bullies. Female children and younger children were more often targeted.

The poll of parents found that 40 percent of children aged 3 to 6 used a brush that was full or half-full of toothpaste, rather than the recommended pea-sized amount.  What's the possible damage? 

Can what's in your gut affect your mental health?  Researchers found that people with depression showed differences in specific groups of gut bacteria. And those with higher concentrations of certain other gut bugs generally reported better mental well-being.

Going “cold turkey” with no nicotine can make it difficult to deal with withdrawal symptoms. Having some kind of nicotine replacement improves your chances of quitting, a study author said.

The latest....on sex.  Research is showing sex not only feels good but it can also be good for your overall health.  Checkout the healthy benefits of what having sex can do for you.  

Your mother's romantic history may influence how many partners you have, a new study claims.  Children inherit and learn those skills and behaviors, and may take them into their own relationships.  What's this mean for you and how can you mix things up? 

Don't you just hate when you're all snuggled up in bed and you get that feeling, the one where you suddenly have to go to the bathroom.  Nocturia, ever heard of it?  What does it mean if you're waking up to answer the call from your bladder overnight?

A large number of U.S. cancer patients with hepatitis B and C don't know they have the virus, which can cause life-threatening complications during some cancer treatments, researchers say.

The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in community cancer clinics, according to investigators from the SWOG Cancer Research Network, an international group funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality raise the odds of fatty plaque accumulation in arteries, which increases the odds of heart attack and stroke.