Maybe you cooked your chicken thoroughly — but is there a chance some of the raw juice splattered on the counter? If so, bacteria could still cause illness, but an easy extra step may help keep you healthy.

Losing weight may need to be a priority for heavier women who are thinking about getting pregnant.

A decision as simple as whether to add sugar to your coffee could have a long-term impact on your risk for one chronic health condition.

Many Americans eat more salt than dietary guidelines recommend. New evidence suggests that salt may not be as serious a threat to one group of patients' blood pressure as once thought.

Just days after Blue Bell Creameries announced a recall of all its products, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams recalled its products for the same reason — a possible risk of Listeria .

Experimenting is often how kids and teens learn. Experimenting with electronic cigarettes, however, may be risky.

As concern about obesity and health grows, many adults are becoming more informed about nutrition. Children, however, might not be exposed to the healthiest of food products.

Think running an extra mile will balance out that extra serving of ice cream? Weight loss might not be as easy as the math of calorie counting.

Ice cream lovers might have to take a break from Blue Bell.

Downing a can of soda may provide some relief from a tension-filled day. But too much of a sweet thing can become an unhealthy habit.