Starting a diet can be rough, especially if the  yo-yo of dieting and falling off the wagon are old habits. Spending time learning new skills before starting a diet may be best.

When it comes to the health of your heart, it's not just traditional risk factors at play. The chance of your heart stopping also may depend on where you live. Yes, your 'hood' impacts your health.

Most people have a hard time saying no to cuddling with a kitten — unless it causes sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. But those with allergies might have a more cat-friendly future.

Do you find yourself raiding the fridge more often after not getting enough sleep? You're not alone. Too little sleep and overeating are linked.

Having five or more children may not be a common occurrence, but if they were all born by C section, moms should take note. Their risk of birth complications are higher.

When diet and exercise doesn't work, overweight teens have another option to help shed the extra pounds.

No doubt bullying and child abuse are serious issues, especially for kids and teens. Even worse, they can sometimes be a matter of life and death.

More soldiers are surviving war than ever before, but not without a price. While modern medicine can help heal wounds, it can not reverse all damage, leaving some veterans to live with disability and pain.