Supplementing their daily diet with extra doses of certain nutrients is how many people seek better health. Vitamin D is one supplement that some people take in hopes of lowering high blood pressure. But whether vitamin D actually reduces that problem is an ongoing question.

Progress was made last week when officials pinned down a salad mix as the source of Cyclospora  infections (called cyclosporiasis) in Iowa and Nebraska.

Several probiotic foods and beverages on the market claim to help with gut health. But do they really work for everyone?

Ten minutes doesn’t seem like much time to exercise. But if that’s all you have, it can still help with weight loss in the long run.

As people get older, they tend to lose muscle mass and are at an increased risk for fractures and other injuries. Eating and drinking more dairy may help protect older folks from such risks.

As the name implies, sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, any place and without warning. The odds of survival, though, may be greater if it strikes at a fitness facility.

Tired of hearing all the news about how overweight US children are? Then here's some good news to perk you up — it's getting better.

Though obesity can increase the risk of developing many diseases, the link between obesity and cancer outcomes is still not clear.

A cup of hot cocoa sounds delightful during the cold days of winter. It might perk you right up like a cup of coffee. But does it make a difference to your brain?

Choosing the right workout gear is important for healthy exercise. Clothing that traps heat may raise body temperature and even cause heat strokes.