Ask 20 people why children are more overweight these days, and you're likely to get 20 answers. And it's possible all of them — or none of them — are correct.

A tummy ache is one of the classic childhood complaints that lands children in the school nurse's office. But the real source of the pain may be somewhere else.

It’s tough being a frozen vegetable. You’re picked, then scalded, then frozen so you can be stored for up to 18 months. What a way to go! All this strips the nutritional vigor of one of nature’s most powerful super heroes.

For men who decide to see their doctor for sexual issues, it may be a good idea to get the heart checked out at the same time. 

Tasks as simple as walking can be difficult for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The disorder causes the body to produce too little dystrophin, a necessary protein for muscles. Without this protein, muscles continue to worsen.

Bedbugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of. One of the reasons is because the insects are hard to find until the infestation is high. Bed bugs hide and only emerge at night to feed.

Being mentally fit depends upon a number of factors. Some of that mental fitness is determined by genetics, some by daily choices and habits — good ones and bad.

Even when babies are born prematurely, they often lead healthy, normal lives. However, “preemies” can face increased health risks, including some that can affect their hearts in adulthood.