Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies? 
Fighting obesity with a prescription for fruits and veggies?
Find out how a unique program is helping families get healthy across the U.S.
More doubts about accuracy of BMI 
More doubts about accuracy of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) has been a popular tool for determining healthy weight for more than 180 years. Find out why researchers are questioning this measurement.
Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often 
Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often
A new study finds that doctors who are in good physical shape advise their patients to stay active more often than doctors who lead sedentary lives.
Back pain may be more serious than you think 
Back pain may be more serious than you think
Could your aching back be a sign of something serious?
What parents should know about synthetic pot  Featured
What parents should know about synthetic pot
It’s sometimes called “spice,” “K2,” or “blaze.” But a recent surge of deaths in the U.S. due to synthetic marijuana has many parents calling it “deadly.”
Recovery ice baths not so beneficial 
Recovery ice baths not so beneficial
According to new research, dunking in a tub of chilly water post-workout may not be as helpful as many believe.
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women 
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women
New research shows that middle-aged men with elevated cholesterol levels may be at a higher risk of heart attack.