Obesity in the United States is often blamed on unhealthy diet choices like fast food. But fast-food joints may not deserve all the blame.

Insomnia doesn't just affect patients at night — they often feel tired and less focused during the day, too. But patients may also experience back pain as a result of their sleepless nights.

In an effort to achieve a more youthful look, some people turn to injectable fillers meant to plump up their skin and get rid of wrinkles. But these products aren't always safe, especially if they haven't been approved for cosmetic use.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa an international public health emergency.

Spending too much time in front of a TV or computer screen can have health consequences for kids that could continue into adulthood. New research pinpoints which groups may be at the highest risk for screen-related health problems.

Many parents cringe when their children first take up the trombone and practice in the house. But band class could be boosting their kids' brain function.

Major depressive disorder and obesity have previously been connected to chronic conditions like cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. But major depressive disorder and obesity may also be connected.

Breastfeeding can offer a number of benefits to mother and child, such as a reduced risk of diabetes and asthma. The World Health Organization (WHO) tries to promote those benefits each year with World Breastfeeding Week.

The everyday task of grabbing a toothbrush and some toothpaste and cleaning your teeth may not be as simple as it seems.

During high-heat times like the summer, heat-related workplace illnesses and deaths spike. But workers may not be in as much danger if they take it slow.