Moderate lifestyle changes may seem small, but they can provide large returns in better health. Exercising and smoking cessation are among modifiable changes capable of reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Around 15 percent of couples in the United States have difficulty conceiving. Since half of infertility issues can be attributed to males, researchers are focused on finding a potential missing link.

A number of teen athletes have suffered fatal heart problems during sports practice, leaving doctors scrambling to find a way to prevent such deaths. ECG screenings had been suggested, but they may not be accurate.

If you've ever fueled up at a truck stop, there's no doubt you've inhaled exhaust from diesel-fueled vehicles. Clearly, this is something to avoid, if at all possible.

The miseries of chemotherapy - such as nausea, hair loss and weakness - may soon be a thing of the past. A new technology being studied may minimize these toxic side effects.

There was a time when people would have scoffed at the idea of developing an artificial heart capable of functioning for years. Now there is a wireless heart pump upgrade.

When women become pregnant, they often focus their energies on making sure their fetus is as healthy as possible. However, by delaying vaccination for hepatitis B (HBV) while pregnant, women may be putting their own health at risk.

Milk and soy are known to offer a number of health benefits, and lowering blood pressure is another health benefit that can be chalked on this ever-increasing list.

In low-income nations, healthcare costs are soaring and many people infected with tuberculosis (TB) are left without any treatment options.

Having a boost of confidence in just about anything helps improve performance, and researchers found that it works the same for losing weight. More confidence means more weight lost.