According to the American Heart Association, about 1 of every 2 of U.S. adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension. 1 in 3 don't know.

The brain chemical oxytocin appears to make people feel full and reduce overeating. Can it encourage weight loss?

Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.

New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness

Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to new research.

Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting of COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection.

People with asthma given access to a popular mindfulness app improved symptoms and quality of life after just three months.

Statistics from the CDC show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke

Walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of premature death from all causes by 50% to 70%, but walking more...

Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages and some medications

A new study suggests that those who engage in regular exercise may lower their risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%.

Three-year clinical study is the most robust analysis to date linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores, especially for students

There is an “undeniable protective beneficial relationship between coronary heart disease and consumption of both red and white wine”

Researchers provide a blueprint for creating "cell mimics," with potential applications ranging from drug delivery to environmental science.

When people set their own exercise goals – and then pursue them immediately – it’s more likely to result in lasting positive changes

As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease can be explained by smoking and poor eating habits.

Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of risks.

A study in patients with epilepsy is helping researchers understand how the brain manages the task of learning a new language

Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.

Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine, could benefit children’s health.