Never underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. Mounting evidence shows that sleep apnea, characterized by repeated pauses in breathing while sleeping, may be tied to diabetes.

There’s good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. The bad kind hurts hearts, but a diet filled with a wide array of non-fatty foods is one of the top ways to keep bad cholesterol in check.

Walking or riding a bicycle to school is a great way for children to get extra physical activity — but only if it's safe for them to do so.

It's no secret that children's waistlines have grown substantially in the US. This obesity problem not only affects children's health, but also affects their families' wallets.

Obesity can contribute to a range of different health problems, but for pregnant women, those problems may affect two people.

The search for possible causes of autism has gone in a lot of different directions. But finding a link does not mean finding a cause.

Milk has long been associated with the prevention of weak bones (osteoporosis). New research now suggests that the more milk a woman drinks, the less of a problem she may have with progression of her osteoarthritis.

Previous studies have suggested that taking calcium supplements leads to an increased risk of heart disease. However, that may not be the case.

People at risk of dying from heart failure often get an implantable defibrillator to keep their hearts ticking. Current heart assessments, however, are not always on the mark.

Lack of sleep can put some serious stress on your body — especially if you are already recovering from organ failure. It's possible that not sleeping could land you right back in the hospital.