It is normal for new mothers to be at risk for a blood clot for six weeks after giving birth. However, a new study suggests that women may still be at risk after those first six weeks.

There are many benefits to exercising regularly. Even moderate exercise like taking a walk or a slow jog may help save your life.

If you smoke cigarettes, you're a smoker, case closed — right? Not so fast, say the authors of a new study exploring how people identify with the label "smoker."

Persistent pain that affects multiple parts of the body can be common among older adults. And for some, sleep habits may play a role in this widespread pain.

Sleep apnea is more common among people who are obese. So, one new study looked at how weight loss might help people with this condition.

Stimulants are known to increase stroke risk in adults. But what does this mean for the five million kids between 5 and 17 who have ADHD, many of whom will be treated with stimulants?

Symptoms of depression have been tied to heart problems in past studies. Is it possible that one condition causes the other?

If a diet has a variety of interesting and delicious foods, it might be easier to make it a healthy habit. The New Nordic Diet may offer a tasty alternative to the Mediterranean and DASH diets.