There's no sure way to prevent cancer, but practicing a healthy lifestyle can help a lot, a new study found.

Fast food may expose diners to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates, a new study found.

Sugar and other processed carbohydrates may be tied to a raised risk of cancer, a new study found.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

A new discovery could change the way doctors treat patients at high risk for skin cancer.

In the hunt for potential risk factors for two types of brain tumors, obesity may be a suspect.

The Mediterranean diet has long been promoted as a heart-healthy way of eating. But, for women, there may now be another good reason to adopt this diet.

Many of the deaths that occur around the world today may be preventable.

Being obese can put patients at greater risk for many conditions, including some types of cancer. But for some, taking a common over-the-counter medication may reduce this increased risk.

If you needed another reason to get your teen daughter to drop the phone and get off the couch, here it is.