Peer foodies 
Peer foodies
For better or worse, your friends may influence what you order off the menu.
Brisk walking as good as running 
Brisk walking as good as running
Some good news for people who love to walk. It turns out that health benefits are just as great as those you get from running.
NFL fans take losses with an extra-large pizza 
NFL fans take losses with an extra-large pizza
A new study says football fans who root for the losing team tend to binge on foods loaded with fat and sugars.
Why some kids at greater risk for anemia 
Why some kids at greater risk for anemia
A new study offers insight on healthy development for kids.
Oreos addictive as cocaine? 
Oreos addictive as cocaine?
New study finds that Oreo cookies can be just as habit-forming as street drugs.
Inspired to run your first marathon now?  Featured
Inspired to run your first marathon now?
It will take more than enthusiasm to finish this test of endurance. Our sports medicine expert offers advice to marathon newbies.
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids 
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids
New research finds that some children are more likely to develop health-threatening hypertension.