People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.

Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.

The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.

A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.

In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.

People over 50 get a self-esteem boost when they read negative news about young adults, a study shows.

Older people with high blood pressure who drink one to two cups of coffee a day have more elastic blood vessels than those who drink less or more, Greek researchers report.

Tips for healthy skin care for your teen.

Many personal care products contain controversial chemicals. What do experts say about making healthy choices?

Avoiding irritating fumes that can make eyes red and watery.

Worried about chemicals like phthalates and parabens in your baby shampoos, soaps, and lotions? See what the experts say.

Tips on keeping your house germ-free.

How to avoid common triggers around an allergic child.

Get simple makeover ideas, in part 2 of our Spring Makeover Series, "4 weeks, 4 Simple Steps."

Feeding a family is no mean feat. Follow these tips to whip up quick healthy meals in a flash.

Making lifestyle changes doesn't come naturally. To change your eating and exercise habits, you've got to plan - to make it happen.

Easy weight loss tips you can slip into your everyday life

To keep weight off you need to exercise. This article discusses why it's best to exercise in the morning and how that helps you lose weight.

Studies show making breakfast a daily habit can help you lose weight - and keep it off.

Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows.

Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer genes cut their death risk by getting preventive surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mastectomy further reduces their cancer risk.

Low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of death and hospitalization in people with heart failure, researchers report.

Adding more selenium to your diet may reduce your risk of bladder cancer.

Brain lesions associated with increased multiple sclerosis activity appear in patients more often between the months of March and August, a new study shows.

A pill that slows the heart rate substantially cut the risk of death and hospital stays for patients with severe heart failure, a study of more than 6,500 patients shows. The drug is called Procoralan.