Exercise is important when you're trying to lose weight, but it may not be the only factor.

Most people know that eating fast food is a quick way to gain weight. But they may not realize that sit-down restaurants can be just as unhealthy.

Teen habits could cast long shadows for men when it comes to high blood pressure (hypertension).

That daily dose of sugary soda may be a real downer for many people's health.

Even if you happened to wait until after a heart failure diagnosis to think about a healthy diet and exercise plan, it may not be too late.

After an acute manic episode, bipolar patients are often kept on antipsychotic medications to prevent future episodes. But the potential risks of this practice may outweigh the benefits.

For overweight teens with type 1 diabetes, good blood sugar control can be hard to come by.

Did you ever wonder why certain diets work for some people but not for others? Science might have just found the answer.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

If you needed another reason to get off the couch and move around, here it is.