Weight gain is natural during pregnancy, but, for obese women, pregnancy can easily increase their weight to less healthy levels. But weight management programs may help expectant mothers stay healthy.

After heart surgery, a patient may experience fever, chest pain and inflammation. Colchicine has been shown to decrease those symptoms, but the medicine may lead to other complications.

Researchers continue to search for answers in the the West African Ebola outbreak — now the largest in history. One research team has made a discovery that could lead to improved treatments and vaccines for the deadly virus.

You can't avoid aging, but you don't have to feel old. Exercise may keep people from feeling older.

High-salt diets typically ring alarm bells because of their association with heart disease. A new study shows that salt intake may affect some patients' neurological health, too.

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has taken action to control the widespread abuse of narcotic painkillers. The agency has placed tighter restrictions on products containing one of the most common painkillers available.

With more than 1,500 suspected deaths from Ebola virus disease in the recent West African outbreak, health officials are scrambling to test vaccines that could slow the spread of the virus.

Many people hit the gym when they want to decrease belly fat. More exercise, though, may not reduce belly fat in some kids.

Consumers may check for trans fats on nutrition labels, but a new study suggests that these labels may not tell the full trans-fat story.

Many cancer patients face depression, and they often aren't treated for it. But a new approach could transform their care.