Many past studies have shown that physical activity provides health benefits, but exactly how much physical activity provides the most benefit?

Consumers, beware! Imported products marketed as "dietary supplements" or "herbal alternatives" to prescription drugs may do you more harm than good.

Many of the deaths that occur around the world today may be preventable.

Sitting may feel nice, especially after a long day. Too much of it, however, isn't doing your heart health any favors.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a subject of controversy since past research linked it to health problems like cancer. New evidence, however, might clear up some concerns about this treatment.

Americans may be living longer than ever before. In a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, measures of life span were up and rates of death were down.

Your health care provider may emphasize the importance of exercise, but exactly how important is physical activity for staying healthy?

Stem cell transplant patients may not only be at risk during treatment. A new study suggests that a decade later they are still more susceptible to psychological conditions and chronic illness.

Weight management can be difficult at any age. It is important to achieve and maintain an ideal weight even as we age because life expectancy can decrease with excess weight.