While it’s been shown that fat and cholesterol in a juicy hamburger may be unhealthy for your heart, a compound called carnitine may be even worse for you.

Famed "Mouseketeer" and beach-bound movie star, Annette Funicello, has died. She was 70 years old.

Sunny days are among life’s finest pleasures. Being outdoors when the sun shines bright requires some protection, though. And you’d think people who’ve had skin cancer would know these things and practice safe sun all the time.

Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female British Prime Minister, has died after suffering a stroke. She was 87.

We've come a long way since the days when gasoline and paint contained lead. Too much lead exposure can cause lasting neurological problems. The good news is that lead exposure levels continue to drop.

Teenagers have an incredible capacity to learn, grow and change. And that capacity may be of service when it comes to reducing unhealthy drinking behavior among teens.

There's a strong link between inactivity and the rising obesity epidemic in the United States. Now it seems that link may be a two-way relationship.

Typically, couples pick out dishware for their wedding gifts and not for their upcoming baby. But perhaps they should shop for dishware for their kids too.

Most children's seizures do not last very long, but some can last over 30 minutes. These are more likely in a child's first three years of life if the child is prone to seizures.

Most groggy teens drag themselves to school by 7:30 most morning. This is a familiar sight to both parents and teachers. Everyone knows that insufficient sleep is common for teens, but few understand that it can also be the source of weight issues.