Offering smaller portions at cafeterias might curb calorie intake for some, according to researchers at VU University Amsterdam.

Shifts and disruption in internal alarm clocks (known as the circadian clock) caused by shift work and erratic sleep patterns can contribute to cancer, diabetes and depression, among other health problems.

Risk of stroke following bypass surgery is lower than ever, according to a new study.

Recent research from Indiana University and the University of Ulm in Germany look at the health effects of running.

A specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical in maintaining healthy skin, according to a new study from the University of Illinois.

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. In order to increase awareness, the CDC has released a report that highlights statistics and information on birth defects, the leading cause of infant mortality.

Hands-on safety training for workers in highly dangerous jobs helps to reduce the risk of injury and death, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology .

Insufficient and disorganized sleep puts kids at higher risk of developing obesity and other health conditions, which may be able to be mitigated by "catch up" sleep on weekends and holidays.

A new program designed to improve surgical quality for children helps reduce complications and saves lives, according to findings that appear in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons .

People who are most likely to need trauma care may have less access to hospitals that provide that care, according to a research article in the journal Archives of Surgery .