This week is National Folic Acid Awareness Week, but the vitamin is important all year long.

Are you eating too much salt? According to new evidence, it's very likely. {C}

Lower back pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. But a little exercise may be able to help.

Months after Blue Bell Creameries closed its facilities due to listeria contamination in its ice cream, the company is reporting that it has found more listeria in one of its facilities.

The guidelines meant to keep US diets healthy just got a makeover.

Even if you happened to wait until after a heart failure diagnosis to think about a healthy diet and exercise plan, it may not be too late.

A daily dose of vitamin D may do the body good, and that may be especially true for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Omega-3s are often praised for their heart health benefits. But new evidence suggests the fatty acids may play an important role in mental health, too.

As teen obesity rates climb, the role of schools in shaping students' exercise habits has come under intense scrutiny. And there may be a good reason why.

After an acute manic episode, bipolar patients are often kept on antipsychotic medications to prevent future episodes. But the potential risks of this practice may outweigh the benefits.