Gastric banding is a weight loss procedure that has been used successfully to control diabetes in severely obese people. The operation may now provide similar benefits to those who are overweight.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring new worries about survival. It’s possible that a common vitamin may help improve the outlook.

Heart disease and stroke are the main causes of death and disability in people with diabetes. Exercise, however, has proven to be a great way to lower that risk.

Quitting smoking is a tough task for most smokers. One healthy activity might be a great place to start.

Unhealthy habits may seem unimportant when you're young. However, some habits may be shaving off a significant amount of years from your life.

Most kids are pretty good at deciding what foods they will eat. How much they eat, however, is influenced by more than hunger.

Due to the nature of the disease, people with COPD are typically quite sedentary. New research is giving them a good reason to add even a little exercise into their daily routine.

Aerobic exercise can promote healthy weight loss and bone health. New research shows that it could also help maintain brain volume and fight cognitive decline.

Passing up a sweet treat can take willpower, but a new study suggests it’s for the best, as consuming extra sugar calories may be bad for your heart.

In order to address childhood obesity, it's important to know how many children are obese in the US and whether that number is growing or shrinking.