To live longer, you may want to eat less.

Omega-3 pills are among the most popular dietary supplements in the US. But these pills may not be living up to their claims.

If you're a type 2 diabetes patient trying to lose weight, the medication you take could make a difference.

Being obese can put patients at greater risk for many conditions, including some types of cancer. But for some, taking a common over-the-counter medication may reduce this increased risk.

Your mouth may like fried chicken and gravy, buttered rolls and sweet tea, but what about your heart?

If Goldilocks took her love of moderation all the way to exercise, she might have discovered that her heart was "just right."

You likely know that a fatty diet is bad for you, but that may all depend on what kind of fats you're talking about.

Women who have undergone gastric bypass surgery may want to be careful with that glass of celebratory champagne.

Exercise is important for people of all ages, but when it comes to diabetes risk, staying active during the early teen years might have particularly big benefits.

Weight loss surgery can produce dramatic results, but it seems that keeping the weight off can be a challenge.