Echoing what past studies have suggested, a new study found that being fit may send diabetes and prediabetes running.

With nearly one-third of all US children ages 2 to 19 currently overweight or obese, childhood obesity has become an epidemic. Fortunately, this condition is preventable in many cases.

For overweight patients, attempting to shed those extra pounds can be daunting. But even dropping a few can have profound health benefits, new evidence suggests.

Sometimes a medication used to treat one condition can also help with another. That might be the case with pioglitazone (brand name Actos).

OK, couch potatoes — here's yet another reason to get moving.

Ladies, catching the recommended amount of ZZZ's may be vitally important to your health.

For patients diagnosed with prediabetes, the message is clear: it's not too late. {C}

Many people believe that a positive mindset can help them overcome disease. New evidence suggests that the power of the mind-body connection may not only be real, it may also be a two-way street.

The popular blood thinner warfarin is known for its potentially serious interactions with many drugs. And here may be another.

Breastfeeding is known to provide a wide range of potential health benefits for babies. But what about for moms?