Do you enjoy waking up to the smell of coffee in the morning? According to recent research, that cup of joe could be good for your heart.

The phrase "monkey see, monkey do" may hold a lot of truth when it comes to what you eat in front of your kids. Parents are typically responsible for buying and preparing the food in a household, so their eating habits can have a big impact on their children.

Treatment may not begin immediately after a cancer diagnosis. It can take a few days or a few weeks before a health team has a treatment plan. But cancer patients often want to know what they can do right away.  A new review discusses ways to take advantage of this time.

There may be more good reasons to call breakfast the most important meal of the day. The morning meal may make a big difference when it comes to heart health.

Many restaurants today have joined the fight against obesity. Their menu labels tell diners how many calories each food item contains. But do these labels actually help diners make healthy choices?

A healthy lifestyle depends on more than just your behavior or your genes. It may also depend on where you live. A recent study found that life expectancy changes significantly from state to state.

The key to living a long and healthy life might be in the palm of your hand — with a handful of nuts, that is.

People get their vitamin D from sunlight, foods and supplements. This vitamin is important for bones as well as for muscles. New research shows that getting enough vitamin D may also help adults maintain their physical abilities as they age.

Exercise until you sweat, and you can send your stroke risk running. Sweating during physical activity is a sign that you're getting an aerobic workout, and that can offer protection to your heart.

Coffee is rich in antioxidants, which can help fight cancer and protect against aging. A new study showed this may not be the case with prostate cancer.