For most people, slimming down can lower the risk for many conditions. But, for postmenopausal women, maintaining a healthy weight may be especially important.

Remember how mom always told you to eat your veggies? Turns out many adults didn’t listen.

It can be easy to assume that aging means the end of exercise — especially when an injury is involved. But one surgery may help some older athletes get back in the game.

Your day-to-day activities just may halve your risk for heart failure.

Doctors usually advise patients with type 2 diabetes to eat better and exercise more, but these lifestyle changes may not be enough in some cases.

Sugary drinks may taste good, but they may also take a big toll on public health.

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.