Focus on more than just weight loss in kids 
Focus on more than just weight loss in kids
A recent study shows that lifestyle changes can make just as much of an impact on a child’s health by lowering risk factors for other diseases.
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it? 
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it?
Some experts say having the goal to not gain weight is less extreme and more attainable than trying to drop pounds.
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.”