Medical procedures like colonoscopies and chemotherapy can be great screening tools and treatments for bowel cancer. But patients may be able to take measures at home to reduce their risk for this disease.

Weakened bones from osteoporosis can lead to hip and other fractures. Although it’s commonly thought of as a problem only aging women face, new research suggests that, because osteoporosis is underdiagnosed in men, they face a higher risk of death following a hip fracture.

Exercise is an important tool in fighting obesity in young people. But which type of exercise is the most effective?

Doctors often use medicines and behavioral therapy to counteract risks associated with high blood pressure. But new research suggests the key to delaying high blood pressure may be exercise.

Young boys who bike or walk to school or play sports benefit in many ways. Not only are they more fit, but they may even do better in school, new research suggests.

Exercise improves health in many ways. And a new study suggests it may help children who have problems focusing at school.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but daily exercise may work better for your cardiologist.

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

Patients can reduce some risks for heart disease — like high blood pressure, metabolic conditions and cigarette smoking — through counseling and lifestyle changes, a recent study suggested.

Losing excess weight is good for the health. But it may also be good for the finances, suggest the authors of a new study.