Can eating less salt save a half-million lives? 
Can eating less salt save a half-million lives?
Salt might make your food taste great, but too much of it may harm your health, experts say.
Why men should move 
Why men should move
A recent study suggests the longer men sit, the more prone they are to developing chronic disease.
Suicide rate among middle-aged Americans on the rise 
Suicide rate among middle-aged Americans on the rise
Deaths from suicides have exceeded deaths from vehicle crashes in recent years, says a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Common classroom item may make some ‘allergic to class’ 
Common classroom item may make some ‘allergic to class’
So-called dustless chalk in classrooms may trigger allergic reactions in those sensitive to milk protein.
Twitter helping Americans lose weight 
Twitter helping Americans lose weight
Harnessing the power of social media, some people have been using Twitter as a way to achieve their weight loss goals.
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair  Featured
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair
Doctors say parents play a critical role in helping their children maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Jennifer DeBruler cautions against “too much and too little”— too much junk food and too little exercise.
New guidelines call for less medical intervention for infant reflux 
New guidelines call for less medical intervention for infant reflux
Physicians say it’s important for parents to understand that reflux is common for babies and doesn’t always call for specialized treatment. Here’s what you need to know.