Spending too much time in front of a TV or computer screen can have health consequences for kids that could continue into adulthood. New research pinpoints which groups may be at the highest risk for screen-related health problems.

Many parents cringe when their children first take up the trombone and practice in the house. But band class could be boosting their kids' brain function.

Major depressive disorder and obesity have previously been connected to chronic conditions like cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. But major depressive disorder and obesity may also be connected.

Breastfeeding can offer a number of benefits to mother and child, such as a reduced risk of diabetes and asthma. The World Health Organization (WHO) tries to promote those benefits each year with World Breastfeeding Week.

The everyday task of grabbing a toothbrush and some toothpaste and cleaning your teeth may not be as simple as it seems.

During high-heat times like the summer, heat-related workplace illnesses and deaths spike. But workers may not be in as much danger if they take it slow.

After a stroke, patients often show slower brain function. But declining memory and attention in stroke-free adults may be a risk factor for future strokes.

It's been quite a year for new antibacterial medications. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the third new medication in 2014 to treat certain skin infections.

The incidence of one type of heart attack has risen, but fewer patients died after hospitalization — and medical procedures right after admission may be the reason.

Facing social pressures, body image issues and many other factors, middle school students sometimes experience depression. A fitness regimen may be one way to help.