A report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association finds that after two decades of improvement, the percentage of Americans without major heart disease risk factors is dropping, and is currently less than 10 percent. The lead author of the study, Dr. Earl Ford, says for most United States adults achieving low-risk status is a "distant and challenging" goal.

There may be a new way to help prevent stroke for those who are beginning to suffer from menopause.

You may be getting more benefits than you think from your daily coffee. According to a study in the Journal of Nutrition, coffee may be a way to decrease colon cancer development.

Researchers from Boston University have discovered a cheaper way to treat lower back pain may be yoga.

It may be a good idea to use nutritional supplements such as niacin and soluble fiber to help lower cholesterol as a new study indicates that it may reduce the risk of developing a high-level of prostate cancer.

Israeli scientists have demonstrated how carbohydrate-rich foods—such as bread or cornflakes—can increase the risk for heart disease. The study was conducted by specialists from Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center using 56 healthy volunteers.

Although fruit and vegetable consumption has long been known to boost immunity and promote overall health, a new study is the first to show it may reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections (URTI) in expectant mothers.

Scientists believe kids who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have an elevated blood pressure, regardless of whether they are obese or not.

Here is another reason to hit the treadmill: a new study has found those who have suffered a stroke tend to recover faster if they are physically fit.

According to new research, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be delayed or prevented in those individuals who consume a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids.

According to a new study, low level light therapy (LLLT) offers a promise to improve neuronal cell function in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Rather than adding another drug to your medicine cabinet, experts are taking advantage of the Exercise is Medicine Month to tout the benefits of physical activity.

Israeli researchers have discovered a link between the eating habits of the elderly and their risk of death.

Women who are on a diet designed to prevent and treat high blood pressure also have a lower risk of heart failure, according to a new study.

Scientists are hoping a particular type of African tea may become a powerful weapon in the fight against type 2 diabetes.