Extra weight might not seem like a lot of trouble, but the more weight you add on the more pain you might feel - especially in your lower back. Lose the weight to feel physically better.

Plenty of studies show that making certain lifestyle improvements like exercising and quitting smoking can reduce your risk of diabetes. However, it is unclear how making many lifestyle changes can impact diabetes risk.

Taking an estrogen-blocking medicine after breast cancer surgery is a normal course of treatment for many patients. New research finds this may not be necessary for all women.

Much is made about a woman's biological clock, and the physical risks of pregnancy and childbirth that increase with age. But men may also have reason to re-think having children too late in life.

A person's overall health at the time cancer strikes does have an impact on their survival. A new study shows that this is especially true for melanoma patients of all ages.

With age, it's not uncommon to experience increased falls. But many also experience a decline in sight and tend to have difficulty in compensating for their impairment.

The lovely, aromatic herb coriander is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. Oil from the plant may also have important medicinal value, according to a new study.

Estimating a person's risk of cancer, or presence of the disease, usually involves a number of tests. That may change if researchers can perfect a test currently being developed.

It had been suggested there was a way to reduce the amount of heart muscle damage after a heart attack. New research shows the method that had been believed to help does not cut muscle damage.

Is popcorn a necessity for you when you go to the movies? If it is, you probably don't even notice the quality of the popcorn. Mindless eating habits like these can be a real problem.