Older adults are commonly prescribed drugs to strengthen their bones and combat injury. But these may be unnecessary when it comes to preventing one dangerous ailment.

Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.

For older adults, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can be important. For muscle mass loss, it may be crucial.

For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.

A cluster of health problems — collectively known as metabolic syndrome — puts many at possible risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news? Rates for this condition appear to be stabilizing in the US.

Pregnancy calls for kicking those swollen feet up and simply trying to relax, right? Maybe not. Moms-to-be might not need to be so fast to slow down.

The Mediterranean diet — with its vegetables, fruits, beans, lean meat and fish — may be heart-healthy. Add nuts and olive oil to the mix, and the brain may also get a lift.

Obesity is tied to many health issues, and new evidence suggests that obese patients may face another health risk when taking a common blood thinner.

A healthy lifestyle — marked by healthy eating, exercise and a healthy weight — can help prevent cancer. In patients who get cancer, that same lifestyle may help them live longer.

The US has long been a central focus of the obesity epidemic, but new data suggests that unless something is done, European nations could soon be experiencing an issue of the same weight.