Avoid the (tick) bite this year as their population expands ... your health could depend on it.

Nearly 46 percent of U.S. adults may now be considered to have hypertension.

It’s hard to resist the hype of a quick weight-loss diet. But the promises don’t add up to long-term success.

In many ways, fruits and vegetables are a natural prescription for optimal health.

Nurse midwives focus on empowering women through pregnancy and childbirth.

Unlike a heart attack, heart failure is a chronic condition.

As the weather warms, flip-flops begin to reclaim their summer ubiquity. But are they really the smart choice for footwear?

Safe food preparation and smart handling can help your family avoid foodborne illness at summer outings.

New guidelines recommend an OB/GYN visit within three weeks of delivery—with other visits as needed for three months.

The average fertility rate among women between the ages of 15 and 44 is 60.2 births per 1,000 women.

Strengthening the right muscles, pitch counts and proper rest can improve short- and long-term health.

Becky Powers tried for five years to get pregnant. She finally did, but the swine flu nearly killed her and her unborn baby.