The guidelines meant to keep US diets healthy just got a makeover.

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.

A daily dose of vitamin D may do the body good, and that may be especially true for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Omega-3s are often praised for their heart health benefits. But new evidence suggests the fatty acids may play an important role in mental health, too.

As teen obesity rates climb, the role of schools in shaping students' exercise habits has come under intense scrutiny. And there may be a good reason why.

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}

November is National Diabetes Month, and this year’s theme is "Eat Well, America!"