About one third of US children and adolescents are overweight or obese, the CDC reports. Many, however, may be in denial about how much they weigh.

Eating too much salt has long been linked to high blood pressure and heart disease. But those with diabetes may have to worry about sodium intake more than previously thought.

When babies are born to mothers who used opiates, they may experience symptoms of withdrawal which require treatment.

Health risks can result from obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and in children. But some treatments in children may be tricky.

Research has shown that exercise can improve health and raise mood, but the benefits might not stop there. New research suggests exercise may improve attention span.

One in three US adults are now considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and this weight problem may be taking its toll in the workplace.

Macular degeneration is a common cause of visual impairment and blindness in the elderly. But recent research suggests this disorder can also be found in much younger people.

Opting for a vaccine that could possibly prevent cancer may seem simple on paper, but families across the nation have been slow to adopt one such vaccine.

People who work the graveyard shift may have bigger health problems to worry about than irregular sleep patterns.

Guidelines issued in November aim to reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular disease in adults across the board, but they highlight the risk men face when it comes to heart disease. Doctors may need to go even further than the guidelines suggest to keep men healthy.