Diabetes and other diseases can put expectant moms at higher risk of complications such as pre-term labor and potentially fatal preeclampsia.

Food researchers suggest eating a range of fiber-rich foods to help you lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and stay regular.

Indeed it could. Genetics may one day reign supreme when it comes to proactively identifying an individual's risks.

Deep brain stimulation eases symptoms for a man battling Parkinson's disease.

Marketing researchers have found that eaters will rate food more favorably when they're sitting down.

There's much to celebrate in the flourishing survivor population, but it also highlights the mounting need to optimize care.

This 11-year-old gained great wisdom from the seat of a wheelchair. His indomitable spirit and quick smile lift up all those he encounters.

When severe chest pain turned out to be an aortic dissection, Kim Lautner underwent a new procedure to repair the tear in her blood vessel.

Your family can develop a detailed, written agreement on do's and don'ts to ensure you thrive in this topsy-turvy tech era.

Biologists are finding an abundance of ticks with Lyme disease far beyond wooded country trails—they're popping up in your city parks.

Study shows women who focused on nutrition reduced their risk of breast cancer death by 21%.

Scientists are closer than ever to developing a smart hearing aid that separates desired sounds from undesirable background noise.