In order to address childhood obesity, it's important to know how many children are obese in the US and whether that number is growing or shrinking.

Cutting back on sugar intake has a number of health benefits. And it’s important to develop those healthy eating habits in growing teens.

People who had chicken pox as a child may develop shingles — an often painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus — as an adult. Now researchers suggest that having shingles may lead to a more serious health issue.

Previous research has suggested that people who have surgery to lose weight tend to drink more alcohol after the surgery, but new research suggests this may not be true.

Never underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. Mounting evidence shows that sleep apnea, characterized by repeated pauses in breathing while sleeping, may be tied to diabetes.

There’s good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. The bad kind hurts hearts, but a diet filled with a wide array of non-fatty foods is one of the top ways to keep bad cholesterol in check.

Walking or riding a bicycle to school is a great way for children to get extra physical activity — but only if it's safe for them to do so.

It's no secret that children's waistlines have grown substantially in the US. This obesity problem not only affects children's health, but also affects their families' wallets.

Obesity can contribute to a range of different health problems, but for pregnant women, those problems may affect two people.