Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, but watching for certain risk factors may help give your heart a chance.

Traumatic events — such as assault and natural disasters — may exact more than just an emotional toll on many women.

Many teen girls play hard in school sports, and that’s a good thing. Unfortunately, they may be more likely than boys to be injured.

Losing weight can often ease the symptoms of urinary incontinence. And a surgery that helps with weight loss could also help.

Despite growing awareness of the obesity epidemic, the latest data suggest that health officials and the public are not making enough progress in the face of this unhealthy trend.

It's always nice to find out something that tastes delicious may also be good for you.

Got water? Most US kids may not be drinking enough of it. And that could be a problem.

Over the past few years, there has been increasing evidence that obesity may be a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. Now another disease may be added to that list.

Some teens act like they can't live without their phones, tablets or computers. But parents may be wise to set screen-time limits.

For some asthma patients, exercise can trigger shortness of breath and other related symptoms — but new evidence suggests that having asthma doesn't have to keep you out of the game.